The Legend of the Bell Witch of Tennessee has haunted and fascinated story tellers, yarn spinners, ghost hunters and serious writers for two hundred years. Good story, bad history says some descendants of the Bell Family that were tortured and tormented by what, at the time, appeared to be a supernatural entity a demon from Hell! What actually happened to the Bells in the early part of the nineteenth century is a mystery that has never been satisfactorily explained. The secrets of the Bell Witch presents to the reader: the family, the history, the legend, and the phenomena that still casts an eerie spell over all those who are told the fascinating story of .. The Bell Witch!

A malevolent entity known as the "Bell Witch" terrorized a pioneer Tennessee family from 1817 to 1821, predicting the future, singing hymns, cursing the preachers, beating the children, and killing John Bell, the patriarch. The characters and events were real. People from all walks of life--farmers, doctors, lawyers, and even preachers--witnessed and documented the horrific Bell Witch disturbances. Culminating 22+ years of extensive research, "The Bell Witch: The Full Account" is an essential tool for those wanting to learn more about the world's greatest ghost story. Includes photos, footnotes, end notes, appendices, and a comprehensive index.

In the woods and fields of Tennessee, the spirits of the past come to haunt unknowing country residents. For the Bell family, one particular ghost would find its way into their lives, tormenting them for years. The Bell Witch, as she was called, left a mark not only on the Bell residence but also on the farm on which they lived. Here, using accessible language for young readers, the story is re-envisioned and presented on the page using colorful and descriptive illustrations sure to engage and enthrall young audiences.

On a small farm in rural Tennessee, a mysterious spirit was tormenting a family. Quilts were pulled off beds, strange noises stomped through the house, and shoes were thrown across rooms. In this graphic narrative, real quotes from an account written by a family member help tell the story of this strange haunting, while other theories are presented to dispute the supernatural nature of the story. Do you believe in the Bell Witch?

In the first decade of the 1800s, John Bell moved his growing family from North Carolina to the Red River community in Robertson County, Tennessee. Bell, who became an elder in the Red River Baptist Church, was well-liked and respected by his neighbors and prospered as a farmer. As Bell worked his farm, a unique phenomenon occurred. Beginning in 1817 and continuing until 1821, John Bell and his family were allegedly "haunted" by a devilish spirit called a "witch" known as "Kate." The witch's actions were observed by many in the community, including the clergy. The events subsided only after Bell's death. Known as the "Red Book," and including the eyewitness account of Richard Williams Bell, son of John Bell, Ingram's account is the story of the Bell Witch.