GETTYSBURG MYSTERIES AND MORE / Unexplained Personal Paranormal Phenomena

Bruce E. Mowday

ISBN 13: 978-1-58790-707-4 / 88 pages / paperback / 5.5” x 8” / $19.95

Civil War History and Paranormal Phenomena

ABOUT THE BOOK

Gettysburg Mysteries and More: Unexplained Personal Paranormal Phenomena documents first-hand experiences of author and newspaper reporter Bruce E. Mowday. Bruce spent hours and days exploring Gettysburg as he research his three books on the battle. His travels took him throughout the United States and Europe. His extensive traveling and recording conversations with friends and acquaintances are included in the book. The book’s contents come from notes made during his explorations and interviews.

This book is not about ghost stories. This book is not a compilation of tall tales designed to frighten friends and family around a campfire. This book is about Bruce’s personal experiences with unexplained paranormal phenomena. No embellishments are included in the pages. Bruce attacked the subject as he did his investigative newspaper articles.

Most of Bruce’s encounters took place in Gettysburg but they were not limited to the small Pennsylvania town that played an essential part in the American Civil War. A frightening experience took place in the Nazi death camp at Dachau, outside of Munich, Germany. Another Civil War battlefield, Antietam, was the scene of several unusual happenings.

As the unexplained happenings took place, he made notes of my experiences with the idea of writing some type of article, or book.

“Ghost Hunters” television show interviewed Bruce for a segment connected with the American Revolution Battle of Brandywine. He’s conversed with psychics, including Nanette Morrison and Jane Segal.

The final shove to complete this book came on July 3, 2024, the anniversary of Pickett’s Charge. As Bruce completed a book signing at Gettysburg Heritage Enterprises in connection with his book, Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story, Chris Rowand, marketing maven of Gettysburg Heritage Enterprises and Ghostly Images of Gettysburg, suggested he write a ghost book and then he could do additional talks and signings concerning Gettysburg.

Bruce told Chris he didn’t write fiction, but he did have information about real-life experiences. The result is Gettysburg Mysteries and More: Unexplained Personal Paranormal Phenomena. This book is more frightening than fictional ghost stories – this work contains first-hand experiences.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bruce E. Mowday is an award-winning author and newspaper reporter. He has authored more than 25 books on history, sports, business and true crime. He is a Consulting Producer with Lionsgate/Blackfin productions in connection with a documentary on his new book, Killer at the Door.

Mowday has appeared on television and radio shows, including The Spark of PBS member station WITF, Counter Culture, a PBS Emmy-winning show, the Discovery ID channel, ReelZ network, C-SPAN, the Pennsylvania Cable Network, Hollywood and Beyond, Our American Heritage, Whatcha Got, Journey into the Civil War, Chronicles of the American Civil War, WGAL’s In Focus and local television and radio stations.

He was a guest on the Massachusetts Historical Society’s Revolution 250. He was twice featured in the Authors of the American Revolution Congress hosted by Nathan’s Papers. Bruce is a frequent speaker at various civic and historical groups. The Congress of Civil War Round Tables has named Bruce a “5-Star” speaker.  Mowday has hosted his own radio shows, has been editor of magazines and was chairman of the Chester County Historical Society and president of the Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates. He is a former board member of the Valley Forge Park Alliance and the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau. For more information on Mowday, his books and his schedule of events, see www.mowday.com.

A member of the American Friends of Lafayette, Bruce is the Chester County Coordinator for the Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration in 2024 and 2025. He is also a member of the county’s 250th committee planning for a celebration of our nation’s founding.

“The unexplained paranormal encounters as described

in this book are more fascinating than ghost stories!”

“When you combine all of the elements,

Gettysburg is ripe for paranormal activity!”

“A look at the paranormal from a dispassionate point of

view was needed. Bruce’s book fills a much-needed void!”

“Bruce’s book gives pause to those who

immediately dismiss paranormal activity.”

“Bruce’s non-fiction works on Gettysburg and

the American Revolution are excellent!”

“Bruce’s book goes beyond Civil War battlefields!”