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The Bell Witch An American Haunting Being the Eye Witness Account of Richard Powell Concerning the Bell Witch Haunting of Robertson County Tennessee 1817-1821 Author: Richard Powell Known throughout Tennessee as "Old Kate," the Bell Witch took up residence with John Bell's family in 1818. It was a cruel and noisy spirit, given to rapping and gnawing sounds before it found its voices. — With these voices and its supernatural acts, the Bell Witch tormented the Bell family. This extraordinary book recounts the only documented...  more » case in U.S. history when a spirit actually caused a man's death. The local schoolteacher, Richard Powell, witnessed the strange events and recorded them for his daughter. His astonishing manuscript fell into the hands of novelist Brent Monahan, who has prepared the book for publication. Members of the Bell family have previously provided information on this fascinating case, but this book recounts the tale with novelistic vigor and verve. It is truly chilling.  « less Post This Book Login | Register ISBN-13: 9780312150617 ISBN-10: 031215061X Publication Date: 3/1997 Pages: 199 Rating: Currently 3.9/5 Stars.  5 3.9 stars, based on 5 ratings Publisher: St. Martin's Press Book Type: Hardcover Other Versions: Paperback Members Wishing: 9 Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review

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