Episode 18 · 526 min · The Best Ghost Stories

Carpenter's World Travels Alaska Our Northern Wonderland - Frank G Carpenter

Published Jul 25, 2026by The Podcast NetworkHorror

One candle for every story

  1. 1. Introduction. The Fascination of the Ghost Story, by Arthur B. Reeve - told, candle out
  2. 2. The Apparition of Mrs. Veal by Daniel Defoe - told, candle out
  3. 3. Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book by M. R. James - told, candle out
  4. 4. The Haunted and the Haunters by Edward Bulwer-Lytton - told, candle out
  5. 5. The Silent Woman by Leopold Kompert - told, candle out
  6. 6. Banshees - told, candle out
  7. 7. The Man Who Went Too Far by E. F. Benson - told, candle out
  8. 8. The Woman's Ghost Story by Algernon Blackwood - told, candle out
  9. 9. The Phantom Rickshaw by Rudyard Kipling - told, candle out
  10. 10. The Rival Ghosts by Brander Matthews - told, candle out
  11. 11. The Damned Thing by Ambrose Bierce - told, candle out
  12. 12. The Interval by Vincent O'Sullivan - told, candle out
  13. 13. Dey Ain't No Ghosts by Ellis Parker Butler - told, candle out
  14. 14. Some Real American Ghosts Part 1 - told, candle out
  15. 15. Some Real American Ghosts Part 2 - told, candle out
  16. 16. 10 Cakes Husbands Like Best From Spry's Recipe Round-up - Lever Brothers - told, candle out
  17. 17. Haunted Ship - Kate Marion Tucker - told, candle out
  18. 18. Carpenter's World Travels Alaska Our Northern Wonderland - Frank G Carpenter - being told, candle burning

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"Carpenter's World Travels Alaska Our Northern Wonderland" by Frank G. Carpenter is an early twentieth-century travelogue that explores the rich tapestry of Alaska, detailing its major cities, indigenous tribes, customs, and diverse geography. This captivating narrative invites listeners to journey through what would become the 49th state of the United States, offering insights into a land that has long fascinated adventurers and historians alike. The themes of exploration and cultural appreciation resonate today as we continue to seek understanding of different peoples and places.

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