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Ghosts of Chestertown and Kent County (Haunted America)
by Alice Diane DanielsDiscover the haunting history and local lore of one of the oldest counties along the Chesapeake Bay’s Eastern Shore.Strange encounters and ghostly presences haunt the historic streets of Chestertown and the backcountry roads of Kent County. In this fascinating volume, author and local historian D.S. Daniels explores the events behind the ghost lore of Chestertown and Kent County.The centuries-old Kent County Courthouse may be home to the ghost of Esther Anderson, who was sentenced to burn at the stake in 1746. Strange lights float above Caulk's Field, where fallen British marines were buried during the War of 1812. The scent of lavender accompanies the ghost of Aunt Polly at the Geddes-Piper House, while the spectral Tall Man waits for passersby on a lonely country bridge.
Ghosts of Cincinnati: The Dark Side of the Queen City (Haunted America)
by Dan Smith Teri CasperCincinnati chills are on the menu, as two ghost tour guides serve up the most terrifying tales from this Ohio River city&’s haunted history. A ghostly captain who forever guards her steamboat, an elusive lady in green who roams Carew Tower, spectral lovers who reunite in museum halls, these are among the souls who walk Cincinnati&’s forgotten paths. Take a chilling tour with Teri Casper and Dan Smith, owners of Cincinnati Tours, Inc., as they recount the infamous murder of Imogene Remus by her bootlegger husband and recall the tale of a young World War II soldier who is still searching for a way home from Union Terminal. Wander among the lonely mausoleums of Spring Grove Cemetery and listen for strange echoes in Music Hall to meet the otherworldly residents of the Queen City. Includes photos!
Ghosts of Coeur d'Alene and the Silver Valley (Haunted America)
by Deborah CuyleSpirits of pioneers who risked their lives in search of fortune still roam the old buildings in the Silver Valley. The ghosts of a young boy and teacher actively wander the halls of The Roosevelt Inn. A prisoner of war haunts the old fort where his torture and killing took place. Still waiting for her lover's return, an expectant spirit haunts her favorite room in the Jameson Hotel. The skeletons of unfortunate soldiers lie where Fatty Carrol buried their bodies so long ago, and the phantoms of restless miners still linger in abandoned mines. Author Deborah Cuyle reveals Coeur d'Alene and the greater Silver Valley's fascinating haunted history and the souls that refuse to leave.
Ghosts of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak (Haunted America)
by Stephanie WatersGet your Rocky Mountain high on with creepy tales of demon dogs, pioneer phantoms, and Old West wraiths. Eerie tales have been part of the city&’s history from the beginning: Pikes Peak and Cheyenne Mountain are the subjects of several spooky Native American legends, and Anasazi spirits are still seen at the ancient cliff dwellings outside town. In the Old North End neighborhood, the howls of hellhounds ring through the night, and visitors at the Cheyenne Canon Inn have spotted the spirit of Alex Riddle on the grounds for over a century. Henry Harkin has haunted Dead Mans&’ Canyon since his gruesome murder in 1863, and Poor Bessie Bouton is said to linger on Cutler Mountain, hovering where her body was discovered more than a century ago. Ghost hunter and tour guide Stephanie Waters explores the stories behind &“Little London&’s&” oldest and scariest tales. Includes photos!
Ghosts of Erie County... And Other Strange Tales
by Stephanie WincikWelcome to Erie County, Pennsylvania, an area rich with tales of hauntings, unusual sightings, and other strange events. In the pages of this book you will discover local legends passed down through generations of Erie County residents along with true supernatural experiences as told by the individuals who encountered them. A Revolutionary general still rides the roads of Erie County searching for his lost bones... Headless victims haunt the lonely road in Millcreek Township known as "Ax Murder Hollow"... The spirit of a local restaurant owner may still be serving up scares... Enjoy these and other "eerie" tales.
Ghosts of Fort Collins (Haunted America)
by Lori JuszakLocal tour guide and paranormal expert Lori Juszak proves that underneath this Colorado city&’s hip façade lies a history that&’s sure to haunt you. From reports of a figure in the old firehouse bell tower to whispered rumors of apparitions seen in basements and tunnels underneath the city, Fort Collins is filled with disturbing and unnatural occurrences. In Old Town, pictures fly off walls, ghostly noises ring out through passageways, and specters pass through brick walls. Tour guide Lori Juszak and her team take readers on a trip through the Choice City&’s most chilling hauntings and legends. Meet the boarder at the Antler&’s Hotel who never checks out; dance along to the unexplained music in the Museum of Art. Watch out for the ghost at the Armadillo Garage and beware the spirits of the underground morgue! Includes photos!
Ghosts of Futures Past: Spiritualism and the Cultural Politics of Nineteenth-Century America
by Molly McgarryThe book guides readers through the uncanny world of nineteenth-century American Spiritualism. Tracing the persistence of magic in an emergent culture of secularism, Molly McGarry brings a once marginalized practice to the center of American cultural history.
Ghosts of Galveston (Haunted America)
by Kathleen Shanahan MacaDiscover the haunting history of this town on the Texas coast—includes photos. One of the oldest cities in Texas, Galveston has witnessed more than its share of tragedies. Devastating hurricanes, yellow fever epidemics, fires, a major Civil War battle, and more cast a dark shroud on the city&’s legacy. Ghostly tales creep throughout the history of famous tourist attractions and historical homes. The altruistic spirit of a schoolteacher who heroically pulled victims from the floodwaters during the great hurricane of 1900 roams the Strand. The ghosts of Civil War soldiers march up and down the stairs at night and pace in front of the antebellum Rogers Building. The spirit of an unlucky man decapitated by an oncoming train haunts the railroad museum, moving objects and crying in the night. In this fascinating book, Kathleen Shanahan Maca explores these and other haunted tales from the Oleander City.
Ghosts of Genesee Country: From Captain Kidd to the Underground Railroad (Haunted America)
by Ralph EspositoWith a psychic as his supernatural sidekick, a local tour guide and radio host gets to the bottom of western New York&’s most terrifying legends. The Seneca Nation knew the area as the &“good&” or &“pleasant&” valley. Grateful for the waterfalls that provided power for their mills, early settlers dubbed Rochester the &“Flour City.&” For countless ghosts and spirits, however, the towns and cities of Genesee Country are simply called &“home.&” Local tour guide and radio host Ralph Esposito brings to life stories of New York&’s strangest inhabitants. From a highway still traveled by the covered wagon of Underground Railroad conductor Walter Vond to a suburban neighborhood often treated to the clip-clop of hooves from a Civil War-era horseracing track, the Genesee River Valley is haunted! Includes photos!
Ghosts of Georgetown (Haunted America)
by Tim KreppTake the Exorcist Steps to meet &“the diverse array of ghosts&” in DC&’s historic neighborhood—from the author of Capitol Hill Haunts (The Hoya). On the banks of the Potomac River, Georgetown has had three centuries to accumulate ghoulish tales and venerable apparitions to haunt its cobbled streets and mansions. In this historic Washington, DC, neighborhood, the eerie moans of three sisters herald every death on the river, and on R Street, President Lincoln is rumored to have witnessed the paranormal at a seance. Along the towpath of the C&O Canal, a phantom police officer still walks his lonely beat, and on moonlit nights, he is joined by a razor-wielding ghoul. From the spirit of a sea captain who lingers in the Old Stone House to the strange ambiance of the Exorcist Steps, author and guide Tim Krepp takes readers on a chilling journey through the ghostly lore of Georgetown. Includes photos! &“A great storyteller who, with a confident grasp of the facts and judiciously inserted asides, can bring to life both the haunters and the haunted. His way of ending his chapters with—gasp!—the literary equivalent of a horror movie organ chord lends a delightfully chilling touch.&” —HillRag
Ghosts of Gettysburg IV: Spirits, Apparitions and Haunted Places of the Battlefield
by Mark NesbittWhat ever became of Joshua Chamberlain's siblings; sister Sarah and brothers Horace,Tom, & John? This book tells you the story of the family overshadowed by their famous brother. Mark Nesbitt began collecting ghost stories of Gettysburg while working for the National Park Service as a Ranger/Historian and Licensed Battlefield Guide. He published his first collection of ghost stories in 1991 and the rest is history! His passion for, and curiosity about, the paranormal have continued to be a focus in his writings. He started the Ghosts of Gettysburg tours in 1994 and the Ghosts of Fredericksburg Tours in 2006. In 2007, he and Investigative Medium Laine Crosby founded Dead On Productions: a company dedicated to the creation of unique programming combining historical documentary with paranormal reality and adventure. (www.GhostChannel.tv) The "Ghosts of Gettysburg" video productions featured on the History Channel in 1994 could be considered the genesis of the current fascination with all things related to ghosts and the paranormal.
Ghosts of Goldfield and Tonopah (Haunted America)
by Janice OberdingMeet the prospectors, forlorn widows, and other spirits who haunt the historic remnants of Nevada's former boomtowns—includes photos! In the throes of early financial disaster, the Silver State had little to entice newcomers—or discourage residents from leaving. Jim Butler&’s silver discovery at Tonopah changed everything. With a subsequent gold discovery near Goldfield, the rush was on, and from these burgeoning mines, Nevada&’s early leaders amassed their wealth and power. In this fascinating book, paranormal historian Janice Oberding shares firsthand accounts of ghostly encounters in the Goldfield and Mizpah Hotels and uncovers the history behind the mysterious cowboy ghost, the haggard hitchhiker, and other eerie local tales.
Ghosts of Grand Rapids (Haunted America)
by Nicole Bray Robert Du Shane Julie Rathsack&“Grand Rapids&’ sinister and spooky past is illuminated . . . examines local hauntings and reveals the truth behind some long told urban legends&” (The Collegiate). Come nose around in the creepier corners of the Grand Rapids of yesteryear. Discover why Hell&’s Bridge persists as such an oft-told urban legend and what horrific history earned Heritage Hill the title of Michigan&’s most haunted neighborhood. Mingle with the spooky inhabitants of the Phillips Mansion, Holmdene Manor, San Chez Restaurant and St. Cecilia Music Center. Meet the guests who never quite checked out of the Amway Grand. Read the true stories behind the Michigan Bell Building and the Ada Witch Legend. Nicole Bray, Robert Du Shane and Julie Rathsack illuminate the shadows of local sites you thought you knew. Includes photos!
Ghosts of Groton Bank (Haunted America)
by Hali Keeler Leslie Evans David RoseThe Connecticut town’s past gives rise to a book full of “tales of supernatural possibilities . . . as much about history as it is about ghost tales” (The Day).A hair-raising number of historic haunts—from sea captains who never returned home to servicemen who never left—exist in the half square mile of Groton Bank. Ghostly soldiers of the Revolutionary War roam the Mother Bailey House and march through the basement of a nearby home, and former residents rouse sleepers at the Avery-Copp House. Fort Griswold was the site of a grisly 1781 battle, and phantom footsteps from an unknown entity echo on the first floor of the Ebenezer Avery House. Unseen inhabitants swing open doors at the Submarine Veterans Club, and long-dead guests add unexpected life to the parties at the Fleet Reserve. Join author Hali Keeler and her team as they navigate Groton Bank’s paranormal history.
Ghosts of Historic Delaware, Ohio (Haunted America)
by John B. CiochettyThe Olentangy River runs through it—and ghosts inhabit it. Take a tour of central Ohio&’s haunted hamlet with its resident paranormal expert. The infamous Vaudeville ghost that still puts on a show at the Strand, the mischievous, piano-playing poltergeists of the Arts Castle, and the bearded ghoul that speeds at a hellish pace down North Franklin Street in a horse-drawn carriage―these are the otherworldly denizens of Delaware, Ohio. Local ghost expert John B. Ciochetty&’s collection of haunted lore will have skeptics and believers alike looking over their shoulders as they walk down the city streets. Behind the folklore and legends, readers will find the strange but hard facts of history that have given rise to tales of the city&’s restless spirits. Join Ciochetty as he explores the other side of Delaware to discover its spine-tingling, haunted history. Includes photos! &“Delaware&’s local ghost expert . . . experienced several paranormal encounters on campus. That&’s what inspired him to write books about paranormal activities at the university and around Delaware.&” —The Delaware Gazette
Ghosts of Houston's Market Square Park (Haunted America)
by Sandra Lord Debe BranningVisitors to Market Square Park can pause on their stroll through the downtown centerpiece for a palpable experience of its past. Houston's first four city halls laid their foundations here, and relics of the square's heritage remain embedded in the sidewalks of the park. Chalk up a chance sneeze on Milam Street to the final ghostly gasp of dust from Robert Boyce's sawpits. Step from Congress Street into La Carafe, Houston's oldest commercial building, for the kind of atmosphere that even deceased bartenders are reluctant to leave. From the phantom tailors above Treebeard's to the forgotten mysteries of the town's founding, Sandra Lord and Debe Branning resurrect the history humming through the four blocks surrounding Market Square Park.
Ghosts of Idaho's Magic Valley: Hauntings and Lore (Haunted America)
by Andy WeeksBarking dogs, silent birds and a malodorous stench foretell encounters with the ghostly apparitions and strange creatures that stalk Magic Valley. Are these just fanciful notions and figments of the imagination? Not according to eyewitnesses who swear things really do go bump in the night in south central Idaho. Read about the Stricker Ranch caretaker awakened by the phantom of a pioneer woman, the piercing red eyes that frightened visitors at Albion's normal school campus, the couple whose property is haunted by ancient spirits and the woman and her grandson who encountered Bigfoot's foul stench in a local wilderness. Turn on the lights, get cozy and read on as author Andy Weeks investigates the phenomena and local lore of Idaho's Magic Valley.
Ghosts of King Philip's War (Haunted America)
by Thomas D'Agostino Arlene NicholsonKing Philip's War not only left much of early New England in ruins, but it also left a permanent psychic scar upon the land that still resonates in the many haunted places where wartime tragedies took place. Ghosts of both settlers and indigenous peoples flourish in the region to this day where battles, murders, and massacres took place. Even the ghost of Metacom, better known as King Philip, roams the many places he held dear in life. Visit Nine Men's Misery in Cumberland, Rhode Island, where screams of the victims of the war can still be heard. Take a trip to Hockamock Swamp where ghosts and strange creatures roam among the thicket. Stroll the paths along Sin and Flesh Brook where the ghost of Reverend Howland is seen centuries after he was brutally murdered by the enemy. These are just a few of the many places that still harbor eternal tenants from one of the bloodiest conflicts ever fought on American soil. Authors Thomas D'Agostino and Arlene Nicholson uncover the dark side of what is largely considered the "Forgotten War."
Ghosts of Madison, Indiana (Haunted America)
by Virginia Dyer JorgensenDowntown Madison, the largest contiguous National Historic Landmark in the United States, provides the perfect haunts for poltergeists and playful spirits. Beautifully preserved mid-nineteenth-century buildings grace the streets of Madison, Indiana, providing a concrete connection to the past. But a more ethereal, ghostly link flits about these streets when night descends. Restive spirits linger here, like the extra that may join you mid-slumber at Whitehall Bed-and-Breakfast, a residual from the Civil War hospital that was once nearby. Feel the ghostly chill of a mob bootlegger who stops by the Broadway Tavern around last call and learn of the myriad ghosts that flutter here in search of something. Dive into the shadows of Madison on this chilling journey with Virginia Jorgensen. Includes photos!
Ghosts of Manhattan: Legendary Spirits and Notorious Haunts (Haunted America)
by Dr Philip SchoenbergGhosts abound in Manhattan, and with the aid of Dr. Philip Ernest Schoenberg's extensive guide, you can still hobnob with cultural icons such as Dorothy Parker and Sherwood Anderson or glimpse Harry Houdini's ghost, who is said to haunt the legendary McSorley's. Even the spirits of America's most illustrious leaders, such as George Washington and Teddy Roosevelt, are said to roam Manhattan. This compendium of haunted locales, based on Dr. Schoenberg's own Ghosts of New York Walking Tours, spans the island, from Alexander Hamilton's grave at Trinity Church to the White Horse Tavern, Dylan Thomas's favorite watering hole. Rediscover a city filled with the howls of long-dead slaves in the African Burial Ground and disembodied voices ringing through the Belasco Theatre. Brimming with ghost-hunting tips and spooky lore, this guide is guaranteed to raise hairs.
Ghosts of Martha's Vineyard (Haunted America)
by Tom DresserMartha's Vineyard has always been known as a charming seaside destination. But on this island, a cautious tour reveals darker tales that lie beneath its familiar exterior. Walk by the House of Correction, where Old Joe patrols the cells in the afterlife. Savor spirits at the Kelley House, where the ghost of the widow of a whaleman rolls Christmas ornaments across the floor and appears by the fireplace. Meander into the Victorian Inn, now The Christopher, where a honeymooning couple was spooked by towels flung on the floor and a rug that wiggled from beneath their four-poster. Local author and historian Thomas Dresser explores haunted happenings from all six island towns, as well as tales of pirates, murder and the afterlife.
Ghosts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Haunted America)
by Jennifer BillockA Michigan writer recounts the chilling tales of the UP&’s spectral history. Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula plays host to some of the state's most spine-tingling ghost stories. At Old Victoria, a ghostly apparition continues to rock in her favorite chair. Visitors can still hear the screams of miners trapped and killed in the wreckage of the Mansfield Mine disaster. Trampled to death over false claims of fire, the victims of the Italian Hall Disaster linger on in Calumet. And Mackinac is home to more than one hundred ghosts, making the island one of the state's most haunted places.
Ghosts of Mississippi's Golden Triangle (Haunted America)
by Alan BrownDiscover the spine-chilling stories and local legends of this corner of the American South . . . Includes photos! Mississippi&’s Golden Triangle is a major modern hub—but restless spirits of Native Americans, Civil War soldiers, and slaves also wander this region. Tales of a mysterious watchman who patrols the railroad tracks between Artesia and Mayhew haunt curious locals. Ed Kuykendall Sr. is rumored to manage Columbus&’s Princess Theater from beyond the grave. A young girl who died while attempting to free her head from a stair banister is said to still walk the halls of Waverly. In this fascinating tour, author Alan Brown uncovers the eerie thrills and chills that are part of local history. &“[Alan Brown&’s] newest collection of stories involves a couple of places in Monroe County, namely the Gregg-Hamilton House in Aberdeen and the remains of the Gulf Ordnance Plant in Prairie . . . [In the Golden Triangle,] he found plentiful resources of historical information.&” —Monroe Journal
Ghosts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region (Haunted America)
by Beckah Boyd Katie BoydTravel with renowned demonologist Katie Boyd and psychic medium Beckah Boyd as they traverse the Lakes Region of New Hampshire in search of the supernatural. Experience the mysteries of the Granite State's paranormal hot spots, from the maritime specters of Portsmouth and haunted inns and taverns of Laconia to the spirited mills of Dover. Part case report and part history, this book will keep readers in suspense as often as it will spark laughter not all spirits are dark and sinister. Along with the investigating duo's favorite stories of unexplained phenomena comes a hair-raising interview with television celebrity host hunter and New Englander Shannon Sylvia.
Ghosts of Newport: Spirits, Scoundres, Legends and Lore (Haunted America)
by John BrennanGhosts of Newport plumbs the depths of Newport's history and reveals a host of chilling tales in which fact and folklore intertwine.Today's Newport attracts countless visitors from around the world; its streets are alive with art, culture, wealth and beauty. Yet the city harbors echoes of a dark and turbulent past, including a variety of haunted sites: the Jailhouse Inn, Astor's Beechwood, the White Horse Tavern--America's oldest tavern--and many more. These stories show a side of Newport that history books alone could never tell, and help you peer past the city's gilded façade to discover dark secrets sure to spook and surprise.