Rating: 
Summary: A fun read
Review: I enjoy a good "true" ghost story, and Phantom Army of the Civil War is an excellent example of the genre. Composed of a selection of short stories first published in Fate Magazine, the book is very well written. While it isn't King or Straub, it isn't intended to be either. The tales hold the reader's attention to the end, and charm by virtue of they're being "real" experiences. Since the book is a collection of southern stories, the book is divided into Southern states, with two and more selections for each. Those coming from one of these states should find them especially fun to read. Some of the tales are legends, some approach folk tale status, and some are reported by those who purportedly experienced what they believed to be true paranormal events. Enjoyable.FOR THOSE WRITING PAPERS FOR ENGLISH LIT OR ENGLISH COMP, SOCIOLOGY OR ANTHROPOLOGY:
You might consider how these tales blur the line between narrative and expository prose, ie.) fiction like that of King or Straub and serious study or research. You might compare these ghost stories with those of Hans Holzer, whose style is more like that of a scientist (in fact, I believe he is a physicist). You might critique the style of the stories: what makes one story seem like a true event, while another seems more like a folk tale. How might you write a fictional story that took on the character of a "true" narative, ie.) what are the components of "real events." You might consider what function such stories have had--even still may have--for the individuals that tell them or communities in which they are repeated.
Rating:
Summary: A fun read
Review: I enjoy a good "true" ghost story, and Phantom Army of the Civil War is an excellent example of the genre. Composed of a selection of short stories first published in Fate Magazine, the book is very well written. While it isn't King or Straub, it isn't intended to be either. The tales hold the reader's attention to the end, and charm by virtue of they're being "real" experiences. Since the book is a collection of southern stories, the book is divided into Southern states, with two and more selections for each. Those coming from one of these states should find them especially fun to read. Some of the tales are legends, some approach folk tale status, and some are reported by those who purportedly experienced what they believed to be true paranormal events. Enjoyable. FOR THOSE WRITING PAPERS FOR ENGLISH LIT OR ENGLISH COMP, SOCIOLOGY OR ANTHROPOLOGY:
You might consider how these tales blur the line between narrative and expository prose, ie.) fiction like that of King or Straub and serious study or research. You might compare these ghost stories with those of Hans Holzer, whose style is more like that of a scientist (in fact, I believe he is a physicist). You might critique the style of the stories: what makes one story seem like a true event, while another seems more like a folk tale. How might you write a fictional story that took on the character of a "true" narative, ie.) what are the components of "real events." You might consider what function such stories have had--even still may have--for the individuals that tell them or communities in which they are repeated.
Rating:
Summary: A fun read
Review: I enjoy a good "true" ghost story, and Phantom Army of the Civil War is an excellent example of the genre. Composed of a selection of short stories first published in Fate Magazine, the book is very well written. While it isn't King or Straub, it isn't intended to be either. The tales hold the reader's attention to the end, and charm by virtue of they're being "real" experiences. Since the book is a collection of southern stories, the book is divided into Southern states, with two and more selections for each. Those coming from one of these states should find them especially fun to read. Some of the tales are legends, some approach folk tale status, and some are reported by those who purportedly experienced what they believed to be true paranormal events. Enjoyable. FOR THOSE WRITING PAPERS FOR ENGLISH LIT OR ENGLISH COMP, SOCIOLOGY OR ANTHROPOLOGY:
You might consider how these tales blur the line between narrative and expository prose, ie.) fiction like that of King or Straub and serious study or research. You might compare these ghost stories with those of Hans Holzer, whose style is more like that of a scientist (in fact, I believe he is a physicist). You might critique the style of the stories: what makes one story seem like a true event, while another seems more like a folk tale. How might you write a fictional story that took on the character of a "true" narative, ie.) what are the components of "real events." You might consider what function such stories have had--even still may have--for the individuals that tell them or communities in which they are repeated.
Rating: 
Summary: What a dissapointment!!
Review: I really don't know what kind of evil spirit must have possessed me in order for me to purchase and read this book!! I guess I was hoping for some kind of usolved mystery of the Civil War (like a phantom army that fought a battle and dissapeared or something), but I was completely disappointed. The cover of the book was designed for just the purpose it accomplished with me: to fool people into thinking that the book would talk about some kind of Civil War story. However,it delivers nothing of the kind. The story about the phantom army is all of five pages (short ones) and really doesn't have anyting to to with the Civil War. The rest of the book is comprised of poorly written and almost certainly fictitious stories of haunts in the South. Trust me, this book isn't worth your time. There are much better ghost stories out there.
Rating:
Summary: What a dissapointment!!
Review: I really don't know what kind of evil spirit must have possessed me in order for me to purchase and read this book!! I guess I was hoping for some kind of usolved mystery of the Civil War (like a phantom army that fought a battle and dissapeared or something), but I was completely disappointed. The cover of the book was designed for just the purpose it accomplished with me: to fool people into thinking that the book would talk about some kind of Civil War story. However,it delivers nothing of the kind. The story about the phantom army is all of five pages (short ones) and really doesn't have anyting to to with the Civil War. The rest of the book is comprised of poorly written and almost certainly fictitious stories of haunts in the South. Trust me, this book isn't worth your time. There are much better ghost stories out there.
Rating: 
Summary: promises but fails to deliver
Review: If you want spine tingling ghost stories from the Civil War skip this book. The plodding writing style makes what should've been some of the spookiest tales you could read seem dull.
Rating:
Summary: promises but fails to deliver
Review: It was one of the best ghost books I have read. The best short ghost story in the book was the first story. It was about how an army came into the goveners mansion around 1:00 am and had a ballroom dance. Reading some of these stories scared me a little bit but I enjoyed reading them. I have told many friends about this book and they are all asking to borrow it. It is a book that I think others would enjoy if they like reading about old ghost stories from the south.
Rating:
Summary: Loved it !
Review: It was one of the best ghost books I have read. The best short ghost story in the book was the first story. It was about how an army came into the goveners mansion around 1:00 am and had a ballroom dance. Reading some of these stories scared me a little bit but I enjoyed reading them. I have told many friends about this book and they are all asking to borrow it. It is a book that I think others would enjoy if they like reading about old ghost stories from the south.
Rating: 
Summary: It's OK....
Review: Not exactly what I'd call "spine tingling horror." Has a few good stories, but there are better compilations out there.
Rating:
Summary: It's OK....
Review: Not exactly what I'd call "spine tingling horror." Has a few good stories, but there are better compilations out there.
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