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Illinois Haunted Route 66 (Haunted America)
Par Janice Tremeear. 2013
There&’s no detour from terror on this creepy thrill ride down part of America&’s historic highway—from the author of Haunted…
Ozarks. Route 66 is no longer the main thoroughfare between Chicago and St. Louis, but if local lore is to be believed, ghostly traffic along the Mother Road continues unabated. Janice Tremeear chases down accounts of a man executed for witchcraft, the demon baby of Hull House, and the secrets of H. H. Holmes&’s &“Murder Castle.&” Native American legends place the piasa bird in the skies above the highway&’s southern stretch with the same insistence that characterize contemporary UFO sightings in the North. In between, spirits such as Resurrection Mary join the throng of hapless souls wandering the roadside of the Prairie State&’s most famous byway.American Polygamy: A History of Fundamentalist Mormon Faith
Par Craig L. Foster, Marianne T. Watson. 2015
Today's Fundamentalist Mormons in the American West resist assimilation like their forefathers. Centered on faith, they survive despite efforts to…
permanently end their cherished plural family arrangements. While some Fundamentalists like Warren Jeffs go rogue and corrupt their beliefs in heinous crimes, most hold steadfastly to a religion they say is biblical and restored by the first Latter-day Saint prophet, Joseph Smith, in the early 1800s. Mormon historians Craig Foster and Marianne Watson present more than two hundred photos and exclusive insights to explain how an estimated thirty thousand Fundamentalist Mormons still venerate a much-debated legacy—despite its difficult challenges—and persist in living plural marriage.Haunted Dalton, Georgia (Haunted America)
Par Connie Hall-Scott. 2013
Meet the supernatural spirits that haunt this Southern town . . . photos included! Nestled in the foothills of the picturesque North…
Georgia mountains, Dalton is a city steeped in history and legend. The Cherokees called it their &“Enchanted Land&” before they were driven out through an American tragedy remembered as the Trail of Tears. As the gateway to the Civil War, Whitfield County hosted bloody battles and sacrificed many of its own. It is home to an array of spirits that, for reasons of their own, refuse to leave. The laughter of ghost children still echoes through the halls of the historic Wink Theatre. From the weeping girl of the former Hotel Dalton to long-dead marching ghost soldiers and beyond, Dalton abounds in paranormal activity. Join author Connie Hall-Scott on a journey through a host of spectral things that go bump in the night.Haunted Pensacola (Haunted America)
Par Alan Brown. 2010
Discover the ghostly legends of this Florida Panhandle city . . . includes photos! The seaport of Pensacola may boast the world&’s…
whitest beaches, but there&’s a darker history in America&’s first settlement . . . It&’s no surprise that one of the nation&’s oldest cities is also among the most haunted, with culturally diverse spirits from the ages of the Spanish founders and British settlers through the turbulent era of the Civil War. Author and expert Alan Brown presents a survey of unexplained mysteries at Pensacola&’s eerie landmarks. The infamous haunted lighthouse, the ghosts of St. Michael&’s Cemetery, and the tale of the headless woman of Romana Street are just a few of the chilling stories recounted in Haunted Pensacola.Mark Twain in Washington, D.C.: The Adventures of a Capital Correspondent
Par John Muller. 2013
A rollicking account of how Mark Twain mocked and mined DC&’s self-important, incompetent, and corrupt political scene to further his…
literary career. When young Samuel Clemens first visited the nation&’s capital in 1854, both were rough around the edges and of dubious potential. Returning as Mark Twain in 1867, he brought his sharp eye and acerbic pen to the task of covering the capital for nearly a half-dozen newspapers. He fit in perfectly among the other hard-drinking and irreverent correspondents. His bohemian sojourn in Washington, DC, has been largely overlooked, but his time in the capital city was catalytic to Twain&’s rise as America&’s foremost man of letters. While in Washington City, Twain received a publishing offer from the American Publishing Company that would jumpstart his fame. Through original research unearthing never-before-seen material, author John Muller explores how Mark Twain&’s adventures as a capital correspondent proved to be a critical turning point in his career. Includes photos! &“Muller&’s careful research, hard facts, well-chosen illustrations, and fresh discoveries bring Twain&’s Washington period back to life.&” —TwainWebLost Amusement Parks of New York City: Beyond Coney Island (Lost Ser.)
Par Wesley Gottlock, Barbara Gottlock. 2013
A historical tour of fun and frolic in the five boroughs—including photos from the good old days. Coney Island…
is an iconic symbol of turn-of-the-century New York—but many other amusement parks have thrilled the residents of the five boroughs. Strategically placed at the end of trolley lines, railways, public beaches, and waterways, these playgrounds for the rich and poor alike first appeared in 1767. From humble beginnings, they developed into huge sites like Fort George, Manhattan&’s massive amusement complex. Each park was influenced by the culture and eclectic tastes of its owners and patrons—from the wooden coasters at Staten Island&’s Midland Beach to beer gardens on Queens&’ North Beach and fireworks blasting from the Bronx&’s Starlight Park. As real estate became more valuable, these parks disappeared. With this historical tour, you can rediscover the thrills of the past from the lost amusement parks of New York City.Haunted Southwest (Haunted America)
Par Alan Brown. 2016
Tour the supernatural sites of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah . . . with photos included! Throughout the Southwest, ghostly…
fiends and tragic figures creep in the shadows of some of the most popular and historic spots. Phantom battle cries ring across the wide prairie, spectral forms mark mountain passages, and the chilled desert night is made even colder by the ghostly visits of those lost on the wild and unpredictable frontier. Departed inmates of Yuma&’s territorial prison carry on their eternal incarceration, and the unnerving laughter of children echoes through the vacant halls of White Sanitarium in Wichita Falls. The languid spirit of a former owner wanders the winding corridors of the Albuquerque Press Club. Glasses float past waiters at the Melting Pot in Littleton, and passengers at Union Station in Ogden encounter the victims of the Bagley Train Disaster of 1944. Join author Alan Brown as he recounts these and more supernatural stories of the southwestern states.Haunted Lafayette, Louisiana (Haunted America)
Par Cheré Dastugue Coen. 2013
Discover this Cajun and Creole city where ghost stories abound . . . photos included! The Hub City boasts a multitude of…
spirits and specters, from those lost in Civil War skirmishes and fever outbreaks to those souls that simply can&’t say goodbye. Today, they wander the halls of bed-and-breakfasts and restaurants and linger along back roads and cemeteries. Pirates are rumored to guard buried treasure, and ancient French legends hide in the swamps, bayous, and woods. Join journalist and ghost seeker Cheré Dastugue Coen as she visits Lafayette&’s haunted sites and travels the countryside in search of ghostly legends found only in South Louisiana.Haunted Virginia City (Haunted America)
Par Janice Oberding. 2015
The author of Haunted Nevada explores the spooky goings-on in the city named one of the top-three most haunted towns…
in America. Unlike any city in America, Virginia City epitomizes the notion of a western boom-and-bust ghost town. The Comstock Silver Rush lured wealth seekers from around the world, including a young Samuel Clemens. Despite the fortune some found, not all of the town&’s earliest settlers rest easy. Shops, hotels, boardwalks, and cemeteries are said to be filled with the supernatural remnants of Virginia City&’s hardscrabble characters and their violent propensities. The queen of haunted Nevada, Janice Oberding, mines Virginia City&’s spectral history, from the ghost of Henry Comstock to the ghostly Rosie and William of the Gold Hill Hotel. &“Virginia City is known for its rich mining history that designated Nevada as the Silver State. But to local residents and paranormal investigators, it&’s better known as a place to look for ghostly dwellers.&” —Reno Gazette JournalA Neighborhood Guide to Washington, D.C.'s Hidden History (Hidden History)
Par Jeanne Fogle. 2017
A historic guide to Washington, D.C.&’s neighborhoods, featuring photographs, maps, and beautiful drawings. - Get off the National Mall…
and enjoy nine walking and driving tours of Washington, D.C.&’s historic neighborhood - Discover the hidden history of the nation&’s capital with tales of political intrigue, scandal, romance and tragedy. - Experience the overlooked architectural and cultural treasures in such neighborhoods as Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan and Mount Vernon Square. Owner of A Tour de Force Guided Tours, D.C. historian Jeanne Fogle leads her readers through the hidden sites and history of Washington, D.C.&’s neighborhoods. Charming sketches by Edward Fogle and vintage photographs accompany each tour, casting a new light on the city. Visitors and local alike will be surprised and delighted by the discoveries that can be made beyond the monuments.Haunted Pittsburgh (Haunted America)
Par Michelle Smith, Timothy Murray, Haydn Thomas. 2016
A ghost tour team mines the Steel City&’s past for the stories of spirits that stalk its streets today. …
Founded amidst the bloodshed of the French and Indian War, Pittsburgh is haunted by the ghosts of its gritty and sometimes violent past. Many believe American industrialist Henry Clay Frick still inhabits Clayton, one of the last surviving homes on Millionaires&’ Row. The spirit of Kate Soffel lingers at the Allegheny County Jail, where she helped plot the escape of the Biddle brothers and fell in love in the process. The Duquesne Incline in 1877 employed teens disguised as ghosts to boost business. However, an authentic sinister entity is said to haunt the nearby Monongahela Incline without compensation. Join the Haunted Pittsburgh team as it explores ghostly encounters in the Steel City. Includes photos! &“Tales that connect the region to the spirit world.&” —Trib LiveThe Corpsewood Manor Murders in North Georgia (True Crime Ser.)
Par Amy Petulla. 2016
The notorious true crime story of a sex party that ended in double murder in the woods of Chattanooga County,…
Georgia. On December 12th, 1982, Tony West and Avery Brock made a visit to Corpsewood Manor under the pretense of a celebration. Then they brutally murdered their hosts. Dr. Charles Scudder had been a professor of pharmacology at Chicago&’s Loyola University before he and his boyfriend Joey Odom moved to Georgia and built their own home in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Scudder had absconded with twelve thousand doses of LSD and had a very particular vision for their &“castle in the woods.&” It included a &“pleasure chamber,&” and rumors of Satanism swirled around the two men. Scudder even claimed to have summoned a demon to protect the estate. But when Scudder and Odom welcomed West and Brock into their strange abode, they had no idea the men were armed and dangerous. When the evening of kinky fun turned to a scene of gruesome slaughter, the murders set the stage for a sensational trial that engulfed the sleepy Southern town of Trion in shocking revelations and lurid speculations.Haunted Franklin Castle (Haunted America)
Par William G. Krejci, John W. Myers. 2017
Cleveland&’s gothic mansion plays host to murder and mayhem in a book that &“couples that delightful sense of mystery with…
plenty of ghost stories&” (Cleve Scene). For more than half a century, the Franklin Castle&’s dark façade has lured curiosity seekers from around the world. Behind its iron gates, this Victorian-era structure harbors rumors of everything from insanity to mass murder. Disembodied voices echo from empty rooms, doors open and close of their own accord and cold spots drift about the manse. Witnesses swear to sightings of a woman in black and a young girl in white, believed to be the ghostly apparitions of the wife and daughter of the original owner, Hannes Tiedemann. Using previously unpublished photographs, interviews, family accounts, floor plans, and nearly forty years of research, authors William G. Krejci and John W. Myers finally reveal the true and definitive history of Cleveland&’s notorious Franklin Castle. Includes photos! &“There are so many tales to tell—things like hidden rooms, outrageous parties and colorful occupants.&” —Cleveland19Curiosities of Hampton Roads: Ghostly Colonists, Hidden Crypts, the Black Swan of Westover, and More
Par Tamy Kay Thompson. 2015
Facts and photos highlighting the haunting side of Virginia&’s Tidewater . . . The history of Hampton Roads is as deep as…
the waters that surround it. From some of the first settlers in the New World to the formation of the nation, Virginia&’s Tidewater is rich in curious tales of legends and lore. In the Southside, the famed pirate Blackbeard was beheaded by Captain Maynard of Hampton. Captain John Smith was a part of the first governing body in America formed in Jamestown. The nation&’s oldest mental institution still stands in Williamsburg. Staff and guests at Boxwood Inn in Newport News have reported hauntings from a former owner and other eerie occurrences. In this offbeat travel guide, author Tamy Kay Thompson covers these stories and more as she takes readers on a journey through the always entertaining past of Hampton Roads.A Concise History of Florida (Brief History Ser.)
Par James C. Clark. 2014
A 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.A History of South Carolina Barbeque (American Palate Ser.)
Par Lake E. High Jr.. 2013
&“The guru of &’que . . . [is] well equipped for his mission: securing South Carolina&’s rightful claim as home to the nation&’s…
first and best barbeque&” (South Carolina Living). South Carolina has been home to good, old-fashioned barbeque for quite a long time. Hundreds of restaurants, stands and food trucks sell tons of the southern staple every day. But the history of Palmetto State barbeque goes deeper than many might believe—it predates the rest of America. Native Americans barbequed pork on makeshift grills as far back as the 1500s after the Spanish introduced the pig into the Americas. Since the early 1920s, South Carolinians have been perfecting the craft and producing some of the best-tastin&’ &’que in the country. Join author and president of the South Carolina Barbeque Association Lake E. High Jr. as he traces the delectable history from its pre-colonial roots to a thriving modern-day tradition that fuels an endless debate over where to find the best plate. Includes photos! &“Of course, if one wants to taste the best, one needs to eat barbecue in South Carolina. As High repeatedly thumps into readers, the South, and South Carolina in particular, is home to real barbecue. Nevermind that hippie California TV-producer gobbledegook or those misguided cooking attempts by confused Northerners. Bless their hearts.&” —The Island PacketHaunted Old Forge (Haunted America)
Par Dennis Webster, Bernadette Peck. 2016
Discover the paranormal past of this little town in the Adirondacks . . . photos included! Spirits linger on the pine-covered slopes…
of the Adirondack Mountains that surround Old Forge. Books fly off the shelves at the Maxson House, and something—or someone—spies on the living from the attic window of the Goodsell Museum. The spirit of Mohawk Peter Waters is said to linger along the shores of First Lake, where an assassin killed him in 1833. The scent of a phantom cigar hints at the presence of the former owner of the Strand Theatre. In this book, Dennis Webster and Bernadette Peck and the Ghost Seekers of Central New York take a chilling journey into the paranormal history of what may be the most haunted town in the nation.Haunted Providence: Strange Tales from the Smallest State (Haunted America Ser.)
Par Rory Raven. 2008
The Ocean State&’s capital city is awash in ghostly tales told by &“mentalist, mindbender, and professional skeptic, the always entertaining…
Rory Raven&” (Providence Daily Dose). Author Rory Raven has collected stories and tales drawn from the history and folklore of one of the oldest cities in the nation. From restless spirits and mysterious deaths, to vampires and shadowy strangers—including H. P. Lovecraft, one of the most influential horror writers of the twentieth century—Haunted Providence explores the events and untold tales that have made this capital city strangely unique . . . and uniquely strange. Includes photos!Ghosts of Grand Rapids (Haunted America)
Par Nicole Bray, Julie Rathsack, Robert Du Shane. 2013
&“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 Reno (Haunted America)
Par Janice Oberding. 2015
A historian offers a ghoulish and ghostly tour of this legendary Nevada city—includes photos. The flashing neon lights of…
Reno harbor a ghastly past. With its wide-open gambling, divorce laws, and around-the-clock casinos and bars, the Biggest Little City in the World was a rough and wild town with a turbulent history. Victims of Priscilla Ford&’s Thanksgiving Day massacre haunt a downtown street. After a disappearance and death shrouded in mystery, the spirit of Roy Frisch still lingers near the location of George Wingfield's home. Lynched by a mob for a death that never happened, the angry ghost of Luis Ortiz still walks the bridge at night. In this book, Janice Oberding unearths the haunting history that put the &“sin&” in Nevada&’s original Sin City.