Download or read book Ghosts of Stephenson County written by Terri Reid and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-09 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghosts of Stephenson County is a collection of local ghost stories told by Terri Reid. The stories are from interviews Reid conducted as a freelance journalist. A portion of each sale will benefit the Stephenson County Historical Society.
Download or read book Hauntings of the Underground Railroad written by Jane Simon Ammeson and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories of the runaway slaves who left their spirits behind. “An easy read and an odd collection of tales of murders, mayhem, madness, and sadness.” —Folklore Before the Civil War, a network of secret routes and safe houses crisscrossed the Midwest to help African Americans travel north to escape slavery. Although many slaves were able to escape to the safety of Canada, others met untimely deaths on the treacherous journey—and some of these unfortunates still linger, unable to rest in peace. In Hauntings of the Underground Railroad: Ghosts of the Midwest, Jane Simon Ammeson investigates unforgettable and chilling tales of these restless ghosts that still walk the night. This unique collection includes true and gruesome stories, like the story of a lost toddler who wanders the woods near the Story Inn, eternally searching for the mother torn from him by slave hunters, or the tale of the Hannah House, where an overturned oil lamp sparked a fire that trapped slaves hiding in the basement and burned them alive. Brave visitors who visit the house, which is now a bed and breakfast, claim they can still hear voices moaning and crying from the basement. Ammeson also includes incredible true stories of daring escapes and close calls on the Underground Railroad. A fascinating and spine-tingling glimpse into our past, Hauntings of the Underground Railroad will keep you up all night.
Download or read book History Mystery and Hauntings of Southern Illinois written by Bruce L. Cline and published by BLACK OAK MEDIA INC. This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At long last, the archives of the Little Egypt Ghost Society and the Gaslight Ghoul Club have been opened. Within these pages, uncover the secrets behind some of southern Illinois' most famous ghost stories and legends. Bruce and Lisa Cline expose the truth behind the Murphysboro Mud Monster, present evidence of paranormal activity at places such as the Rose Hotel, Oakland Cemetery, and Harrisburg's Cinema 4, and explain the history behind some of southern Illinois' most controversial and eccentric figures. From the Old Slavehouse, to the Rose Hotel, to the Woodlawn Sarcophagus and beyond, join the Little Egypt Ghost Society as they explore some of Illinois' oldest and most interesting places!
Download or read book Ghosts of Burlington County written by Jan Lynn Bastien and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The picturesque waters of the Mullica and the Delaware River belie the dark past of Burlington County. Legends of ghosts and spirits are all that remain of this troubled history. A blue ghost sings in the piano room of the Barclay Haines Homestead on the banks of the beautiful Rancocas. The Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences in Mount Holly houses some most unnatural "artifacts." Riverside's eerie Keystone Watch Case Tower, just thirteen miles north of Philadelphia, stands as a reminder to the lives lost in the harsh course of industrialization in the area. Join local legends expert Jan Lynn Bastien as she explores the haunted history of Roebling, Pemberton, Eastampton and other Burlington County communities.
Download or read book Haunting the Prairie written by Michael Kleen and published by Black Oak Media. This book was released on 2010 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An organized and comprehensive guide to Illinois' haunted and legendary places, Haunting the prairie contains 130 mystery sites and 60 individual illustrations and maps, plus a bibliographic timeline of paranormal and folklore research in Illinois. The author examines the sites and the history, as well as the hobbyists and professionals who explore the strange and unusual in the state. Divided among eight distinct regions and listed by county, each location features a description, directions, and information drawn from a diverse variety of books and articles.
Download or read book More Ghosts of Erie County written by Stephanie Wincik and published by . This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Return once again to Erie County, Pennsylvania, where ghost stories and legends abound, set against a backdrop of the region's rich history. A 19th century chambermaid still haunts the hotel she once tried to destroy... paranormal investigators find evidence of spirits at a local museum...a mysterious creek hides the secret of a young soldier's murder...discover these and other tales of the unexplained in More Ghosts of Erie County.
Download or read book Haunted Lawrence written by Paul Thomas and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded in 1854 as an abolitionist outpost, Lawrence is a seemingly unassuming college town with a long history of hauntings. A ghostly guest never checked out of the Eldridge Hotel's mysterious room 506. Sigma Nu's fraternity house, the former home of Kansas's eighteenth governor, is still haunted by the specter of a young woman. Learn the tragic stories of Pete Vinegar, George Albach and Lizzie Madden and uncover the devilish truth behind the "legend" of Stull Cemetery. Author Paul Thomas reveals the ghoulish history behind these stories and many more.
Download or read book Stephenson County Farm Monthly written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ghost Whispers Tales from Haunted Midway written by William Gorman and published by Helm Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The haunted and haunting stories of this book come from a variety of people and places, persons who reside in sleepy, practical neighborhoods scattered all throughout the Rock River Valley and over most of north-central Illinois.
Download or read book Ghosts of the Pee Dee written by Tally Johnson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-05-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ghostly Figure hanging in a churchyard...icy fingers that run up your neck...the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp.... From the swamps of Kershaw County to an abandoned graveyard underneath South of the Border, the South Carolina Pee Dee is home to a rich heritage and a sometimes frightening past. In this volume, storyteller and author Tally Johnson investigates the truth behind the ghostly legends of counties that have seen revolution and war, tragedy and triumph. With an attention to history and a passion for the truth behind the legends, this fascinating glimpse into the Pee Dee’s past reveals that it is far stranger than anyone ever imagined.
Download or read book Ghosts and Legends of Frederick County written by Timothy L. Cannon and published by Timothy L Cannon & Nancy F whitmore. This book was released on 1979 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book True Ghost Stories of Lancaster County Pennsylvania written by Dorothy Burtz Fiedel and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of true accounts of ghosts and other mysteries in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, including the Manor Street mystery, the beast in the basement, the Hempfield haunting, the Marietta ghost walk and others.
Download or read book Haunted Western Pennsylvania written by Patty A. Wilson and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2013-08-11 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} A collection of frightening stories from the western part of the Keystone State, including . . . Hauntings at Bedford Springs Hotel The Miracles of Prince Gallitzin Sad spirit of Louisa at Fort Ligonier The Black Cross Liberace and the phantom nun The spirits of Old Bedford Village
Download or read book Ghosts and Goosebumps written by Jack Solomon and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 1994-03-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghosts and Goosebumps is a rich collection of folktales and superstitions that capture the oral traditions of central and southeastern Alabama. In its pages one can glimpse the long-lost horse-and-buggy times, when people sat up all night with the dead and dying, hoed and handpicked cotton, drew water from wells, and met the devil rather regularly. The book is divided into three parts--tales, superstitions, and slave narratives. The spirits of treasure-keepers, poltergeists, murderers and the murdered, wicked men and good-men-and-true float through the book's first section. Sue Peacock, for example, recalls seeing the ghost of her brother, and E.C. Nevin describes a mysterious light in a swamp. In other tales, reports of supernatural experiences are proved to be rationally explicable--Lee Wilson's devil in the cemetery turns out to be a cow and chains rattling near New Tabernacle Church in Coffee County belong not to specters but to hogs. The superstitions are arranged according to subject and include such topics as love and marriage, weather and the seasons, wish making, bad luck, signs, and portents. Anonymous tellers confide that it is bad luck to carry ashes out after dark, to let a locust holler in your hand, to rock an empty rocking chair, to let your fishing pole cross someone else's, or to have a two-dollar bill (unless one corner has been removed). The slave narratives, selected from the Works Progress Administration Folklore Collection, are substantial and yield a fascinating view of nineteenth century African-American folk life, replete with sillies and lazy men, preachers and witches, brave little boys, and reluctant bridegrooms. Although the times and places have changed, the spirit of the folk is unaltered. Taken together, these folktales are marvelously diverse--by turns fearsome, fantastical, witty, ribald, charmingly innocent--showing people from all backgrounds, their endless vices and occasional virtues, their hopes, fears, and loves.
Download or read book Ghosts of the Triad written by Michael Renegar and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A fantastic job of storytelling to the point that it literally sends shivers down the reader’s spine . . . entertaining and informative” (YES! Weekly). Don’t be fooled by the scenic beauty of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad—the ghosts of the past haunt these rolling hills and unique cities. From the smallpox-stricken ghost that haunts Salem Tavern in Winston-Salem to the slain Revolutionary War soldiers who linger in the park surrounding Guilford Courthouse in Greensboro, these phantoms all have a tale to tell. Some ghosts even support education. Take Jane, the lonely spinster who haunts Aycock Auditorium at the UNC-Greensboro campus, or Herschel, High Point University’s ghost of the former Memorial Theater. And though Spookywoods Haunted Attraction in Kersey Valley often frightens and astounds, some of the resident ghosts aren’t just special effects. Join Camel City Spirit Seekers Michael Renegar and Amy Spease as they reveal the eerie and chilling stories from the heart of the Piedmont. Includes photos! “If you want some spooky ghost stories to get you in the mood for Halloween, Triad ghost-hunters/authors Michael Renegar and Amy Spease may have just what you’re looking for.” —The News & Record
Download or read book Ghosts Across Kentucky written by William Montell and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2000-08-24 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of ghostly tales from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Download or read book Ghosts of Bell County Texas written by Chet Southworth and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Centuries of violent history have laced Bell County with a potent compound of haunted activity. Spectral conquistadors stand guard over the Treasure of the Golden Bull, hidden in Salado caverns by the Coronado expedition. Countless frontier skirmishes, bank robberies and stage holdups echo along thoroughfares from Stillhouse Hollow to the Maxdale Bridge. Author Chet Southworth lies in wait for the Killeen Watchman, the Fort Hood Phantoms, the Wedermeyer Wraiths and other Bell County spirits.
