The Haunted House: A True Ghost Story: Being an Account of the Mysterious Manifestations That Have Taken Place in the Presence of Esther Cox, the Young Girl Who is Possessed of Devils, and Has Become Known Throughout the Entire Dominion as the Great Amherst Mystery

Published in 1879, 'The Haunted House: A True Ghost Story' by Walter Hubbell recounts the real-life events surrounding Esther Cox, a young woman from Amherst, Nova Scotia, who became the center of a notorious poltergeist case known as the Great Amherst Mystery. Hubbell, who lived in the house during the manifestations, documents bizarre occurrences such as loud knocks, floating objects, and mysterious fires attributed to Esther's presence. The narrative explores themes of fear, isolation, and the struggle to understand supernatural phenomena, raising questions about the nature of the haunting and its impact on Esther's mental state.