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A Concise History of Florida (Brief History Ser.)
by James C. ClarkA quick overview of the Sunshine State&’s fascinating past, with photos and illustrations included. In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first set foot on Florida&’s east coast. The land he discovered was a geographic anomaly so distinctive that one day, centuries later, astronaut Neil Armstrong would say that Florida was the first shape on earth he recognized on his return from a visit to the moon. This unique state has witnessed such momentous events as the 1959 arrival of the first Cuban exiles under Fidel Castro and the 1981 launch of the Columbia—the first space shuttle. Join historian James C. Clark as he chronicles the surprising history of the Sunshine State in this concise and captivating book.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood: Bring The Classics To Life (First Avenue Classics Ser.)
by Howard PyleThe classic collection of the tales of Robin Hood, the bow-wielding hero who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Howard Pyle has provided possibly the best and most complete rendering of this classic tale of the famous yeoman-thief of Sherwood Forest. Each chapter of this collection offers new and exciting stories, including the famous scenes of Little John and his staff besting Robin on the bridge, Robin winning the golden arrow at the Sheriff of Nottingham&’s archery contest, his complicity with courageous Will Scarlet and musical Alan-a-Dale, the continual outsmarting of the Sheriff, and many others. Robin Hood continues to stand as an exemplary model of fair play, generosity, and compassion.
Rhode Island's Haunted Ramtail Factory (Haunted America Ser.)
by Thomas D'Agostino Arlene NicholsonOfficially listed as haunted by the Rhode Island Census, this dilapidated Foster factory gives up its secrets to New England&’s resident ghost experts. On May 19, 1822, Peleg Walker was found dead inside Foster&’s Ramtail Factory. Almost ten years earlier, he and four other family members had made the fateful decision to start a business. Legend has it that when relations soured over arguments about money, the partnership ended, with Peleg hanging from the very bell rope he rang each morning to signal the change in shift. Whether he took his own life or was murdered remains a mystery. Recognized as a haunted site since 1885, the factory now lies in ruins. Yet Peleg still keeps vigil over its remains, sounding his night watchman&’s bell and drifting with his candle lantern in hand. Authors Tom D&’Agostino and Arlene Nicholson share over two decades of research into the mysterious history of Rhode Island&’s haunted factory. Includes photos! &“Over the past twenty-five years, D&’Agostino has explored scores of sites and produced several books on his adventures, including Haunted Rhode Island. When snooping for spooks, he and his wife, Arlene, carry a briefcase of high-tech gadgetry to document his findings.&” —Rhode Island Monthly
Haunted Kenosha: Ghosts, Legends and Bizarre Tales (Haunted America)
by Candice ShatkinsA guide to the unknown spirits that lurk among the living in the Gateway to Wisconsin . . . with photos included! Join Candice Shatkins, a founding member of the Paranormal Investigators of Kenosha, as she uncovers the spooky secrets and unlikely legends of Kenosha County. From a secret burial chamber under a library to Wisconsin&’s very own Wolfman, a shipwreck on Black Tuesday to the haunted observatory tower of a former seminary and boarding school, Kenosha&’s ghosts are sure to delight visitors and residents alike in this stirring account of the area&’s historic haunts.
Today I Am a Woman: Stories of Bat Mitzvah Around the World
by Barbara Vinick & Shulamit Reinharz&“The amazing tales of Jewish girls on six different continents who celebrate the Jewish ritual of becoming a woman.&” —The Jewish Journal Winner, Spirituality Category, New England Festival Best Books of the Holiday Season Divided into nine regions—Africa; Asia; Australia and New Zealand; the Caribbean, Europe; the former Soviet Union, former Yugoslavia and Eastern Europe; Latin America; the Middle East and North Africa; and North America—this book tells the story of each girl&’s unique journey and introduction into womanhood. Gorgeously illustrated with more than 100 black and white family photographs, Today I Am a Woman also captures each area&’s unique customs and how they affect the lives of Jewish girls and the local Jewish community&’s traditions. &“The editors scoured the globe to find powerful, varied, and moving depictions of bat mitzvah in the contemporary Jewish world. This is a rich resource for anyone interested in understanding religious diversity, folk practices, and cultural creativity through the lens of gender.&” —Deborah Dash Moore, former Director of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies and a Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor of History and Judaic Studies, University of Michigan &“The stories speak for themselves, putting Jewish girls and women on the center of the stage, into the limelight, and at the pulpit. By showcasing ritual innovation, they make a point about Judaism&’s elasticity and women&’s agency.&” —Hasia R. Diner, coeditor of Remembering the Lower East Side
Blind Reef: A Nautical Adventure Set In North Africa (The Richard Mariner Nautical Adventures #30)
by Peter TonkinA couple&’s quest to rescue a kidnapped girl leads them into the perilous heart of the Sinai desert: &“A sure bet for adventure fans&” (Booklist). Nautical entrepreneurs Richard and Robin Mariner are relaxing off the coast of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt when their boat flounders on Shaab Ruhr Siyoul—known as the Blind Reef—and they suddenly find themselves saving the lives of several refugees. One of the survivors, Nahom, tells them that his twin sister Tsibekti has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom by smugglers. Shocked by Nahom&’s story, Richard and Robin travel into the heart of the Sinai in a quest to find the lost girl. Now they must evade Egyptian police, Bedouin smugglers and militant Islamists in order to rescue Tsibekti and get out of the desert alive . . . Blind Reef is a ripped-from-the-headlines installment in a seafaring thriller series that &“resembles a mixture of Ian Fleming and Hammond Innes&” (Publishers Weekly).
Ghosts of Grand Rapids (Haunted America)
by Nicole Bray Julie Rathsack Robert Du Shane&“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!
Haunted Chattanooga (Haunted America)
by Jessica Penot Amy PetullaThe author of the Tattooed Girl series and the author of The Corpsewood Manor Murders of North Georgia team up to delve into Chattanooga&’s spirited past. It is the home of one of the most famous railways in American history, the site of a historically vital trade route along the Tennessee River, and the gateway to the Deep South. Chattanooga has a storied past, a past that still lives through the spirits that haunt the city. Whether it is the ghost of the Delta Queen still lingering from the days of the river trade, the porter who forever roams the grounds of the historic Terminal Station, or the restless souls that haunt from beneath the city in its elaborate underground tunnel system, the specter of Chattanooga&’s past is everywhere. Join authors Jessica Penot and Amy Petulla as they survey the most historically haunted places in and around the Scenic City. Includes photos! &“Until quite recently, Chattanooga was a city whose ghosts were ill documented. Jessica Penot and Amy Petulla&’s recent book, Haunted Chattanooga, has helped to fix that.&” —Southern Spirit Guide
Earth Eats: Real Food Green Living (Encounters: Explorations in Folklore and Ethnomusicology)
by Annie Corrigan Daniel Orr&“An eye-popping, mouth-watering celebration of local food and the people who produce it . . . I gobbled it down like a bowl of Curried Kale Chips.&”—Christine Barbour, author of Indiana Cooks! Focusing on local products, sustainability, and popular farm-to-fork dining trends, Earth Eats: Real Food Green Living compiles the best recipes, tips, and tricks to plant, harvest, and prepare local food. Along with renowned chef Daniel Orr, Earth Eats radio host Annie Corrigan presents tips, grouped by season, on keeping your farm or garden in top form, finding the best in-season produce at your local farmers market, and stocking your kitchen effectively. The book showcases what locally produced food will be available in each season and is amply stuffed with more than 200 delicious, original, and tested recipes, reflecting the dishes that can be made with these local foods. In addition to tips and recipes, Corrigan and Orr profile individuals who are on the front lines of the changing food ecosystem, detailing the challenges they and the local food movement face. With more than 140 color photos, Earth Eats showcases local food at its finest and features everything the local grower and food enthusiast needs to know all year round, including how to cook up a healthy compost heap, nurture a failing bee colony, create an all-natural deer repellant, and ferment delicious vegetables. &“Lively interviews and vibrant photographs flesh out this tribute to a great radio show and our vibrant local food culture.&”—Limestone Post Magazine &“Together, Annie Corrigan and Daniel Orr form an awesome powerhouse of sustainable living knowledge and local food resources and recipes.&”—Little Indiana &“A good first go-green reference.&”—Booklist
Making God Part of Your Family: The Family Bible Study Book
by Michael GradyIf your family thinks the Bible is boring, it&’s probably because they don&’t know the full story! Veteran Bible teacher Michael Grady has compiled the Old Testament stories into concise, thought provoking doses intended to stimulate family discussions. The Old Testament is a history of God&’s family and you just might be surprised to learn who&’s in your family tree! These stories provide a unique combination: they are both simple enough for your children to understand and deep enough for parents to grow in the knowledge and wisdom of God&’s Word. This vibrant, carefully researched volume will bring your family closer together and help you clearly establish your family&’s identity as children of God and brothers and sisters of Jesus. Making God Part of Your Family is not just a book of Bible stories. It is a study book. Whether your goal is to spend 10–15 minutes on a dinner-time devotional or bedtime reading with your children, or spend more in-depth study time together once a week, this flexible resource will make it easier to carve out time amidst hectic schedules to study the Bible together, and help you to: Develop a better and deeper relationship with God our Father, and his son, JesusLearn how we are part of God&’s familyLearn how God expects us to live amidst the joys and sorrows of lifeApply practical lessons and eternal truths to the situations you face today
Haunted History of Old San Antonio (Haunted America)
by Lauren M. Swartz James A. SwartzEverything is bigger in Texas—including ghosts—especially in San Antonio, considered one of the ten most haunted cities in the world by National Geographic. As the saying goes, &“dead men tell no tales.&” Or do they? From its humble beginnings as a Spanish settlement in 1691 to the bloody battle at the Alamo, San Antonio&’s history is rich in haunting tales. Discover Old San Antonio&’s most haunted places and uncover the history that lies waiting for those who dare enter their doorways. Take a peek inside the Menger Hotel, the &“Most Haunted Hotel in Texas,&” and just a block away, peer into the Emily Morgan Hotel, renovated after a decade of being vacant, was once the city&’s first hospitals where many men and women lost their lives. Explore the San Fernando Cathedral, where people are buried within the walls and visitors claim to see faces mysteriously appear. Uncover the legends behind Bexar County Jail. Join authors James and Lauren Swartz and decide for yourself what truly lurks behind the Alamo City&’s fabled past. Includes photos!
Life on Route 66: Personal Accounts Along the Mother Road to California
by Alan Heller Claudia HellerA celebration of America&’s most historic highway, in words and pictures. Winding through the rugged heartland of the American West, Route 66 has resonated for generations in hardscrabble tales of hopeful seekers of new homes and new lives. It also inspired Alan and Claudia Heller, longtime residents of Duarte, a California town along Route 66, to hitch their trailer to a retirement dream and travel the road again, journeying through their home state and back to Chicago. They collected stories of the iconic highway, and what it means to the people who live along its way, for a series in the San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group. This collection retraces their journey and introduces us to some of the people and places that make Route 66 truly historic.
Historic Haunts of Long Island: Ghosts and Legends from the Gold Coast to Montauk Point (Haunted America)
by Kerriann Flanagan BroskyTake a ghostly journey through Long Island&’s history—photos included! Ghosts lurk at the Execution Rocks Lighthouse, where Revolutionary War Patriots were brutally tortured and killed by the British during the Battle of Long Island. Popular gathering places have otherworldly tenants, including Bayport&’s Grey Horse Tavern and the Cutchogue Village Green, where several old buildings—and their former inhabitants—are preserved. Long Island&’s history, dating all the way back to its Native American legends, is unearthed and preserved through its ghost stories and the spirits that have made their presence known. Through extensive research, interviews, and investigations, award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, alongside medium and paranormal investigator Joe Giaquinto, uncovers Long Island's eerie history.
Connecticut Yankees at Antietam (Civil War Ser.)
by John BanksStories of New England soldiers who perished in this bloody battle, based on their diaries and letters. The Battle of Antietam, in September 1862, was the single bloodiest day of the Civil War. In the intense conflict and its aftermath across the farm fields and woodlots near Sharpsburg, Maryland, more than two hundred men from Connecticut died. Their grave sites are scattered throughout the Nutmeg State, from Willington to Madison and Brooklyn to Bristol. Here, author John Banks chronicles their mostly forgotten stories using diaries, pension records, and soldiers&’ letters. Learn of Henry Adams, a twenty-two-year-old private from East Windsor who lay incapacitated in a cornfield for nearly two days before he was found; Private Horace Lay of Hartford, who died with his wife by his side in a small church that served as a hospital after the battle; and Captain Frederick Barber of Manchester, who survived a field operation only to die days later. This book tells the stories of these and many more brave Yankees who fought in the fields of Antietam. Includes photos
Starring Madame Modjeska: On Tour in Poland and America
by Beth HolmgrenThe &“important . . . meticulously researched&” prize-winning biography of the pre-eminent Polish star of the nineteenth century global stage (CosmopolinReview.com). In reintroducing &“a little-remembered actress to a new American audience&” biographer Beth Holgram delivers a revelatory portrait of Helena Modjeska—from unparalleled European success to her reign as the most acclaimed, and most recognized female celebrity in the late nineteenth-century United States. In 1876, Poland&’s leading actress, Helena Modrzejewska, accompanied by her husband, the self-stylized Count Bozente, emigrated to southern California to give up her career and establish a utopian commune. In light of its failings, it hardly fulfilled the real dreams of Madame Helena. Within a year, she changed her surname to Modjeska, and made her American debut at San Francisco&’s California Theatre. Godmother to Ethel Barrymore, and sharing the Shakespearian stage with such luminaries as Otis Skinner, Edwin Booth, and Maurice Barrymore, Helena Modjeska became the leading star in the United States, where she reigned for the next thirty years. In this &“Impressive . . . achievement,&” Holmgren traces Modjeska&’s fabulous life and career from her illegitimate birth in Krakow, to her successive reinventions of herself as a trans-continental diva, and finally to her enduring legacy (Women&’s Review of Books). All in all, Starring Madame Modjeska &“makes for great drama&” (NewPages.com).
Death of a Pinehurst Princess: The 1935 Elva Statler Davidson Mystery (True Crime Ser.)
by Steve Bouser&“A socialite bride, a $1 million inheritance, an older husband of questionable social rank, Yankees misbehaving on Southern soil . . . [A] web of intrigue&” (Our State). A news media frenzy hurled the quiet resort community of Pinehurst, North Carolina, into the national spotlight in 1935 when hotel magnate Ellsworth Statler&’s adopted daughter was discovered dead early one February morning weeks after her wedding day. A politically charged coroner&’s inquest failed to determine a definitive cause of death, and the following civil action continued to expose sordid details of the couple&’s lives. More than half a century later, the story was all but forgotten when local resident Diane McLellan spied an old photograph at a yard sale and became obsessed with solving the mystery. Her enthusiastic sleuthing captured the attention of Southern Pines resident and journalist Steve Bouser, who takes readers back to those blustery winter days so long ago in the search to reveal what really happened to Elva Statler Davidson. Includes photos &“As compelling as any crime mystery an American writer has ever written: suspenseful, titillating, true and set in Moore County.&” —The Pilot &“Bouser is both compassionate and balanced in his reports of the Davidson affair.&” —Authors &’Round the South &“Bouser uses a story &‘ripped from the headlines&’ as they say to reveal what&’s known and unknown about a young Pinehurst socialite&’s bizarre death . . . [He] takes the reader through the wild inquest, a later trial over Elva&’s will, and buckets of speculation.&” —Salisbury Post
Railroads and the American People (Railroads Past and Present)
by H. Roger Grant&“[A] wealth of vignettes and more than 100 black-and-white illustrations . . . Does a fine job of humanizing the iron horse&” (The Wall Street Journal). In this social history of the impact of railroads on American life, H. Roger Grant concentrates on the railroad&’s &“golden age,&” from 1830 to 1930. He explores four fundamental topics—trains and travel, train stations, railroads and community life, and the legacy of railroading in America—illustrating each with carefully chosen period illustrations. Grant recalls the lasting memories left by train travel, both of luxurious Pullman cars and the grit and grind of coal-powered locals. He discusses the important role railroads played for towns and cities across America, not only for the access they provided to distant places and distant markets but also for the depots that were a focus of community life, and reviews the lasting heritage of the railroads in our culture today. This is &“an engaging book of train stories&” from one of railroading&’s finest historians (Choice). &“Highly recommended to train buffs and others in love with early railroading.&” —Library Journal &“With plenty of detail, Grant brings a bygone era back to life, addressing everything from social and commercial appeal, racial and gender issues, safety concerns, and leaps in technology . . . A work that can appeal to both casual and hardcore enthusiasts.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Carter G. Woodson in Washington, D.C.: The Father of Black History (American Heritage Ser.)
by Pero Gaglo DagbovieAn in-depth look at the iconic African American scholar&’s life in—and his contributions to—our nation&’s capital. The discipline of black history has its roots firmly planted at 1538 Ninth Street, Northwest, in Washington, DC. The Victorian row house in &“Black Broadway&” was once the modest office-home of Carter G. Woodson. The home was also the headquarters of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Woodson dedicated his entire life to sustaining the early black history &“mass education movement.&” He contributed immensely not just to African American history but also to American culture. Scholar Pero Gaglo Dagbovie unravels Woodson&’s &“intricate&” personality and traces his relationship to his home, the Shaw neighborhood and the District of Columbia. Includes photos!
A History of Howard Johnson's: How a Massachusetts Soda Fountain Became an American Icon (American Palate Ser.)
by Anthony Mitchell SammarcoThe iconic restaurant chain that defined Americana by introducing twenty-eight flavors of ice cream, &“tendersweet&” clam strips, grilled &“frankforts,&” and more. Popularly known as the &“Father of the Franchise Industry,&” Howard Johnson delivered good food and fair prices—a winning combination that brought appreciative customers back for more. The attractive white Colonial Revival restaurants, with eye-catching porcelain tile roofs, illuminated cupolas, and sea blue shutters, were described in Reader&’s Digest in 1949 as the epitome of &“eating places that look like New England town meeting houses dressed up for Sunday.&” Learn how Johnson created an orange-roofed empire of ice cream stands and restaurants that stretched from Maine to Florida . . . then all the way across the country.
A Haunted History of Louisiana Plantations (Haunted America)
by Cheryl H. White W. Ryan SmithStories of ghosts and strange happenings at these historic Southern homes—with photos included. Louisiana plantations evoke images of grandeur and elegance, but beyond the facade of stately homes are stories of hope and subjugation, tragedy and suffering, shame and perseverance and war and conquest. After sixteen workers axed most of the Houmas House&’s ancient oak trees, referred to as &“the Gentlemen,&” eight of the surviving trees eerily twisted overnight in grief over the losses wrought by a great Mississippi River flood. An illegal duel to reclaim lost honor left the grounds of Natchez&’s Cherokee Plantation bloodstained, but the victim&’s spirit may still wander there today. A mutilated slave girl named Chloe still haunts the halls of the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville. In this book, Cheryl H. White and W. Ryan Smith reveal the dark history, folklore, and lasting human cost of Louisiana plantation life.
Living an Abundant Life: Inspirational Stories from Entrepreneurs Around the World
by Sandy ForsterGet inspired to unleash your full potential and enjoy a life of wealth and abundance with this story collection from the creator of WildWealthy.com. Have you been searching for ways to live a truly fulfilling life? Do you want more happiness, wealth, good health and joy? If you&’ve answered yes to these questions, then Living an Abundant Life will provide you with the answers you seek to living a truly amazing life! In this book you will learn some of the best kept secrets on how to enrich your life beyond your wildest dreams from some of the greatest international leaders and teachers in today&’s world, including Neale Donald Walsch, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. Inside you will discover. . . . Why your attitude is the essence of your ultimate successStop sabotaging yourself and get what you desireHow to transform your life despite your current circumstancesHow to find your own definition of abundance even through adversityAnd more! If you want more out of life, love, and the world around you, then Living an Abundant Life is the life guide you&’ve been waiting for.
Cross and Cosmos: A Theology of Difficult Glory (Indiana Series in the Philosophy of Religion)
by John D. CaputoThe renowned theologian &“brings Luther and cosmology into dialogue with radical theological movements that have their point of departure in deconstruction&” (George Pattison, author of Eternal God/Saving Time). John D. Caputo stretches his project as a radical theologian to new limits in this groundbreaking book. Mapping out his summative theological position, he identifies with Martin Luther to take on notions of the hidden god, the theology of the cross, confessional theology, and natural theology. Caputo also confronts the dark side of the cross with its correlation to lynching and racial and sexual discrimination. Caputo is clear that he is not writing as any kind of orthodox Lutheran but is instead engaging with a radical view of theology, cosmology, and poetics of the cross. Readers will recognize Caputo&’s signature themes—hermeneutics, deconstruction, weakness, and the call—as well as his unique voice as he writes about moral life and our strivings for joy against contemporary society and politics. &“This work will be eagerly awaited and immediately read by John D. Caputo&’s many followers. They will be looking for him to fill out the &‘big picture&’ which makes manifest for the first time all the parts and pieces he has contributed to the theological project he launched early in the previous decade.&” —Carl Raschke, author of Postmodern Theology &“Caputo is always distinctive.&” —George Pattison, author of Eternal God/Saving Time
Haunted Inns and Ghostly Getaways of Vermont (Haunted America)
by Thea LewisPrepare to be disturbed by the preternatural guests at the Green Mountain State&’s most creeptastic lodgings—from the author of Haunted Burlington. Creaks and groans in the night remind guests that they might not be alone in Vermont&’s inns. Discover the history behind some of the Green Mountain State&’s spookiest places to spend the night. Loyal guest Mary Todd Lincoln enjoyed her annual respites at the Equinox Hotel in Manchester so much that death could not interrupt the tradition. Some still feel the presence of Al Capone in the underground bar he favored at Highgate Manor. The show goes on for the ghost of tap-dancing hero Boots Berry at Stowe&’s Green Mountain Inn. Queen City Ghostwalk creator and author Thea Lewis shares chilling encounters and examines the spirits of the past that are not quite resting in peace. Haunted Inns and Ghostly Getaways of Vermont is the only bedtime story for a night in Vermont&’s eerie lodgings. Includes photos! &“For Lewis, a gifted storyteller, a good story makes a haunted place all the more compelling.&” —Happy Vermont
Classic Cashes In: A British Classic Car Mystery (The Jack Colby, Car Detective Mysteries #6)
by Amy MyersA British car detective steers a &’36 Packard straight into a deadly world of elite family secrets in a series &“very much in the tradition of Dick Francis&” (Kirkus Reviews). Philip Moxton, a wealthy banker in the west of Kent, is anything but a routine client for Jack Colby, freelance investigator for the Kent police car-theft unit. Moxton is desperate for a very particular 1936 Packard One-Twenty saloon. Once, he was obliged to sell it. Now he wants to buy it back—anonymously, at any price, and soon. Because as Moxton tells it, he&’s going to be murdered. The case stalls when Colby tracks down the current owner, actor Tom Herrick. Herrick knows why Moxton wants to get his hands on it—a mystery involving an ongoing Moxton-Herrick family feud, and a multi-million-dollar legacy. For Colby, the search for the truth becomes treacherous as a relentless killer gears up to strike again and again. Everyone in the shadow of the prized Packard is a suspect. And anyone could be the next victim.
Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque (Haunted America)
by Cody PolstonMeet the spirits who haunt this historic New Mexico city . . . photos included! Old Town Plaza has been the center of Albuquerque community life since the city was founded in 1706 by Gov. Francisco Cuervo y Valdez. Historically known as the crossroads of the Southwest, and reflecting an amalgamation of Spanish, Mexican, and Native American cultures, Old Town Plaza has been home to many of New Mexico&’s proud ancestors—and still is. Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque presents the evidence of their specters wandering the shadows, gathered by author Cody Polston, president of the Southwest Ghost Hunter&’s Association. Having tracked spirits for three decades, including in such landmarks as the Bottger Mansion and Casa de Ruiz, Polston explores the history and mysteries behind many of Old Town Plaza&’s eerie wraiths.