Re is the theory that the figures seen in houses of this nature are genuine, outstanding entities--real beings,…
- Date of account
- Early twentieth century
- Source
- True Ghost Stories
- Reference
- True Ghost Stories · selected passage 39
- Rights
- public_domain
- Language
- English
- Record updated
- 2026-08-24
Record summary
re is the theory that the figures seen in houses of this nature are genuine, outstanding entities--real beings, which are just as real, though less solid and tangible, as any of the living inhabitants of the house
Published source text
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Source passage
Source text · mention onlyre is the theory that the figures seen in houses of this nature are genuine, outstanding entities--real beings, which are just as real, though less solid and tangible, as any of the living inhabitants of the house. This is, of course, the popular conception of the ghosts seen in haunted houses, and it must be admitted that such a theory covers and explains the facts more completely and fully than any other. There are also many facts telling in its favor. For instance, when two persons see a figure from different angles or viewpoints; and one describes it in profile, while the other describes it as presenting a full face likeness; and if this is the angle in each case from which a real figure would naturally be seen, this surely seems to indicate that a solid form of some sort was present.
Historical context
Contextual commentary · mention onlyThis comes from historical psychical research. Methods, witness handling and standards of evidence differ from present-day research and should be assessed from the cited passage and edition.
Modern context
Contextual commentary · mention onlyThe passage can support a history of claims and recurring descriptions. It does not establish a paranormal mechanism, and competing psychological, social and physical explanations remain relevant.
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