American spirits : the famous Fox sisters and the mysterious fad that haunted a nation / Barb Rosenstock.
"Rap. Rap. Rap. The eerie sound was first heard in March of 1848 at the home of the Fox family in Hydesville, New York. The family's two daughters, Kate and Maggie, soon discovered that they could communicate with the spirit that was making these uncanny noises. This strange incident, and the ones that followed, generated a media frenzy beyond anything the Fox sisters could have imagined"-- Provided by publisher.
In March 1848, strange "rap" sounds were heard at the Fox family's home in Hydesville, New York. The family's daughters, Kate and Maggie, discovered they could communicate with the spirit responsible, who claimed to be a murdered traveling peddler. This event sparked a media frenzy, and the sisters, guided by their older sister Leah, became famous spirit mediums, holding public exhibitions and advising celebrities. However, questions about their legitimacy arose, especially as the demand for spiritual communication grew during the Civil War, while media campaigns against the sisters also gained momentum.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781635928051
- ISBN: 1635928052
- Physical Description: 304 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Calkins Creek, [2025]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-297) and index. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 12 and up Calkins Creek. Grades 10-12 Calkins Creek. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | 133.909 ROS (Text) | 37810435621320 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Southside Branch | YA133.909 R 2025 (Text) | 0112524573225 | Young Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/15/2025 |
| Statesville Main Library | IRE1834023 (Text) | IRE1834023 | Young Adult Nonfiction | In process | - |
| Walkertown Branch | YA133.909 R 2025 (Text) | 0112524573323 | Young Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
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| 245 | 1 | 0. | ‡aAmerican spirits : ‡bthe famous Fox sisters and the mysterious fad that haunted a nation / ‡cBarb Rosenstock. |
| 250 | . | ‡aFirst edition. | |
| 264 | 1. | ‡aNew York : ‡bCalkins Creek, ‡c[2025] | |
| 300 | . | ‡a304 pages : ‡billustrations (some color) ; ‡c24 cm | |
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| 504 | . | ‡aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 265-297) and index. | |
| 520 | . | ‡a"Rap. Rap. Rap. The eerie sound was first heard in March of 1848 at the home of the Fox family in Hydesville, New York. The family's two daughters, Kate and Maggie, soon discovered that they could communicate with the spirit that was making these uncanny noises. This strange incident, and the ones that followed, generated a media frenzy beyond anything the Fox sisters could have imagined"-- ‡cProvided by publisher. | |
| 520 | . | ‡aIn March 1848, strange "rap" sounds were heard at the Fox family's home in Hydesville, New York. The family's daughters, Kate and Maggie, discovered they could communicate with the spirit responsible, who claimed to be a murdered traveling peddler. This event sparked a media frenzy, and the sisters, guided by their older sister Leah, became famous spirit mediums, holding public exhibitions and advising celebrities. However, questions about their legitimacy arose, especially as the demand for spiritual communication grew during the Civil War, while media campaigns against the sisters also gained momentum. | |
| 521 | . | ‡aAges 12 and up ‡bCalkins Creek. | |
| 521 | . | ‡aGrades 10-12 ‡bCalkins Creek. | |
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