This 224-page title unveils the mysterious world of the paranormal in the USA. Informative essays investigate purported spectral sightings, from Civil War battlefields to Salem witch haunts, and give advice for would-be ghost-hunters on proper tools and techniques. A Travel Tips section features spooky lodgings, ghost tours and sightseeing information. The work is lavishly illustrated with more than 250 spectacular photographs as well as 14 specially commissioned maps.