Download or read book Haunted Plymouth California written by Elizabeth Chapin-Pinotti and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the chilling history of Plymouth, California, a town where the past refuses to be forgotten. "Haunted Plymouth, California" unveils a series of spine-tingling tales that whisper through the streets of this seemingly tranquil town nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills. From the harrowing story of John Keyes, whose descent into madness led to the brutal murder of his wife and child, to the eerie legend of Molly Fitzsimmons, a victim of lust and betrayal whose moans are said to permeate the night air, this book explores the dark corners of human nature and the shadows that linger in places marked by tragedy and sorrow. Witness the ghostly legacy of the Miwok in Shenandoah Valley, where the spirits of the land's original inhabitants are said to protect their ancient grounds, punishing those who dare to desecrate their sacred sites. Encounter the tragic fate of Josephine Plunkett, a young woman whose untimely death by poison left her spirit wandering in search of justice, and delve into the mysterious occurrences surrounding the one-legged tramp, a figure whose presence in Plymouth brought forth a series of unsettling events. "Haunted Plymouth, California" is not just a collection of ghost stories; it is a journey into the heart of a community where history breathes, and the line between the living and the dead blurs. Through detailed historical accounts, personal testimonies, and a careful examination of the legends that have shaped Plymouth's identity, this book offers a unique glimpse into the supernatural forces that continue to shape this enchanting Californian town. Perfect for enthusiasts of paranormal history and those fascinated by the mysteries of the American West, "Haunted Plymouth, California" invites readers to explore the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of Amador County, where every stone and shadow has a story to tell. Uncover the secrets of Plymouth, where the past is always present, and the echoes of yesteryear linger in the whispering winds.
Download or read book Ghosts of Plymouth Massachusetts written by Darcy H. Lee and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Centuries of horror and hauntings: An award-winning look at the dark history of the town where the Pilgrims landed. Includes photos! Plymouth is known worldwide as “America’s Hometown,” landing place of the Pilgrims in 1620 and home of the first Thanksgiving. But the real story of the town is a tale of grim beginnings, plague, desperation, massacre, murder, and fear. A ghostly Victorian couple is known to wander Burial Hill. A shocking crime on Leyden Street, one of the oldest streets in America, still haunts the area. The crew of the brigantine General Arnold, trapped offshore during an icy eighteenth-century blizzard, are suspected to haunt not one but three locations. In this fascinating tour of the New England landmark, Darcy H. Lee exposes the haunting acts that lie beneath Plymouth’s cherished history. Silver Medal, 2018 Independent Publisher Award for Regional Non-Fiction E-Book Finalist, 2018 Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist, 2018 International Book Awards History: General Category
Download or read book The Big Book of California Ghost Stories written by Janice Oberding and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few states can rival California in terms of natural beauty and exciting history. But nearly three centuries of violent crime, sickness, greed, and murder have tarnished the Golden State and made it ripe for ghosts and hauntings. From the Spanish priests who founded the first missions in their quest to bring Christianity to the Native people of the region, to the ill-fated Donner Party committing acts of cannibalism in order to survive. This book explores the most famous ghost stories from California’s past (dating back to the 18th century) with spine-tingling details that will delight readers.
Download or read book Ghosthunting Southern California written by Sally Richards and published by Clerisy Press. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Ghosthunting Southern California author Sally Richards takes readers on an eerie journey through the region on a series of paranormal investigations to historic locations marred by tragedy and unfortunate happenstance that have caused the dead to rise. This collection brings well-known paranormal researchers, history, and evidence collected with state-of-the-art equipment together for chilling non-fiction accounts of haunted Southern California. The stories leave readers with a sense of deep interest to find out what lies in the murky darkness beyond. Sally Richards, historian, paranormal investigator, and spiritualist medium brings history alive as she investigates locations with high-profile paranormal experts using state-of-the-art equipment, historians, and people who share a similar curiosity of the paranormal to bring you the latest on "haunted" locations throughout Southern California. From the Mexican border to Santa Barbara, readers find chilling accounts of paranormal activity. Whether readers are veterans of ghost hunting, paranormal neophytes, or armchair travelers, this book offers fresh information and a style that puts readers right into the paranormal action.
Download or read book Haunted Long Beach 2 written by Claudine Burnett and published by Author House. This book was released on 2010-08-25 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claudine Burnett, author of popular Murderous Intent and Strange Sea Tales Along the Southern California Coast, has at last revised and updated the long out of print Haunted Long Beach. New stories and updates have come her way since the original Haunted Long Beach was published in 1996. Now readers can rediscover the "ghostly" side of one of America's finest cities----haunted houses, phantom airplanes, cemetery apparitions, and ghosts of the Queen Mary come alive in these true stories of eerie happenings in Long Beach, California. Gathered from historical files and personal experiences, Ms. Burnett has researched these stories extensively to try to find historical evidence as to their cause. All in all, these ghostly tales are sure to entertain both visitors and residents alike.
Download or read book The Ghostly Tales of Plymouth written by Lisha Cauthen and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-02 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghost stories from Plymouth, Massachusetts have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of America's Hometown comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Keep your eye out for the spirits of former Plymouth natives who were buried on Cole's Hill. Or catch a glimpse of ghostly Revolutionary War soldiers wandering down North Street. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
Download or read book California Ghosts written by Preston E. Dennett and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2003-12-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever seen one? This chilling volume presents twenty-six true, first-hand accounts of spooks, spirits, and hauntings across the state of California, each published here for the first time. The book introduces many cases involving normal people who suddenly find themselves in bizarre paranormal situations. Told in the witnesses' own words, each case is illustrated by award-winning artist Christine Kesara Dennett. Learn what happens when homes are built over a Native American Burial Ground. Read how it feels to be hugged by a friendly ghost. Find out what to do when a ghost tries to choke and possess you. Join four young teen-aged boys who use themselves as bait to attract a hostile ghost called the White Witch. Also, visit a woman who received conclusive physical proof of life after death from the spirit of her deceased ex-husband, and find out how Charles Manson's notorious crimes left a trail of severely haunted houses. These are only a few of the amazing true accounts presented in this ghostly collection, and a full range of ghostly phenomena are presented, some funny, some scary, and some absolutely bone-chilling. All of them are true. Whatever you do, don't read this after dark!
Download or read book Haunted Houses of California written by Antoinette May and published by Tetra Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Haunted San Pedro written by Brian Clune and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the paranormal secrets behind this bustling Los Angeles port—includes photos! Home to one of the busiest ports in the country, San Pedro plays host to visitors from all walks of life—and death. Locals swap supernatural stories of shipwrecked ghosts, lost lighthouse keepers, suicidal lovers, and more. The spirit of a native Gabrieleno man wanders the grounds of the Wayfarers Chapel. The phantom smell of a Civil War officer’s cigar smoke wafts through the halls of the Drum Barracks. A dedicated employee of the historic Warner Brothers Theatre still fixes jammed film reels and tests equipment in the projection room. In this spine-chilling account, historian and paranormal investigator Brian Clune delves into the history and mysteries of these spooky seaside haunts.
Download or read book Haunted Northern California written by Charles A. Stansfield and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2009-06-10 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Northern California has a dark side--a hidden world of ghosts, monsters, and devils.
Download or read book Haunted Plymouth written by Kevin Hynes and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2010-08-16 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and supernatural phenomena, to first-hand encounters with phantoms and spirits, this collection of spooky sightings from around the city of Plymouth is guaranteed to make your blood run cold. Richly illustrated with over 100 pictures, Haunted Plymouth contains a chilling range of tales. From the ghost of Sir Francis Drake on Plymouth Hoe, poltergeist activity in one of the city's Elizabethan inns and the shade of a lady in white at Widey Court, to French prisoners of war at Devonport Dockyard and a phantom pair legs at a Mutley house, this gathering of ghostly goings-on is bound to captivate everyone interested in the paranormal history of Plymouth and will chill all but the sturdiest of hearts.
Download or read book Ghosts and Legends of Calico written by Brian Clune and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set against the painted hills of the Mojave Desert, this town "as purdy as a gal's calico skirt" once was California's most prolific silver mining community. Now Calico lives again as a museum and tourist attraction, but the dead have not abandoned it. Shades of the past are everywhere, from the mischievous little boy that runs into the Sweet Shop and disappears to the ghostly schoolteacher still eager to pass on knowledge. Dark shadows appear at the old Calico Cemetery, where few names mark graves. Join authors Brian Clune and Bob Davis as they explore the haunted side of this historic town.
Download or read book Haunted Houses and Wandering Ghosts of California written by Antoinette May and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ghost Stories of California written by Barbara Smith and published by Ghost Stories. This book was released on 2000-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California's rich and colorful history has produced a wealth of tales about the supernatural, from the decks of the Queen Mary at Long Beach to the malevolent phantoms that haunt Alcatraz.
Download or read book Haunted Houses of California written by Antoinette May and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hauntings in Plymouth Carver and Their Neighbors written by Edward Lodi and published by . This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Haunted Hotels of the California Gold Country written by Nancy K Williams and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this historic region of northern California, there are hotels where some guests never checked out—even after death . . . Step across the threshold of a haunted hotel in California’s renowned Gold Country and encounter phantom figures of yesteryear. Wispy apparitions of gentleman guests in Victorian coats and ladies in fashionable flapper gowns glide through the walls, while unexplained sobs and choking gasps disturb the night. There’s Stan, the Cary House’s eternal desk clerk, and bachelor ghost Lyle, who tidies the Groveland Hotel. Flo tosses pots and pans in the National’s kitchen, while the once-scorned spirit of Isabella ties the Sierra Nevada House’s curtains in knots. From suicidal gamblers to murdered miners, the Mother Lode’s one-time boomtowns are crowded with characters of centuries past. Book your stay with author Nancy Williams as she explores the history and haunts of the Gold Country’s iconic hotels. Includes photos!
