Download or read book Legends Myths Monsters and Ghosts Vol 1 the Southern USA Edtion written by George Lunsford and published by Don't Read in the Dark Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories in this book are stories born in the history and people of the states they are from. Each story tells of events, creatures and/or ghost unique to the area from which they were born. There are things that go bump in the night and these stories are the result of that. Inside each of us is a desire to seek out the unknown and explain it. I researched each of these tales and in some cases I found many variations of the same story. After reading this book, you can decide if you believe or not! George Lunsford has seen some things over the years that can not be explained. Some of his encounters range from his great grand mother to being in the Navy and a personal experience in the Bermuda Triangle. George has always been very interested in the things that most people only wonder about. Lunsford's show will cover everything from myths, monsters, legends, ghost, ufos, and anything else you can think of. George will let you know what really goes bump in the night. George is the host of Creepy Tales From The Caretaker. - Tuesday nights at 7PM CST.
Download or read book Legends Myths Monsters and Ghosts written by George Lunsford and published by . This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legends Myths Monsters And Ghost VOL 2 The Northern USA Edition written by George Lunsford and published by Don't Read in the Dark Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories in this book are stories born in the history and people of the states they are from. Each story tells of events, creatures and/or ghost unique to the area from which they were born. In this book you will learn the true stories that inspired five blockbuster horror movies. To find out what movies you have to read the book. The stories are truly the stuff of nightmares. There are things that go bump in the night and these stories are the result of that. Inside each of us is a desire to seek out the unknown and explain it. I researched each of these tales and in some cases I found many variations of the same story. After reading this book, you can decide if you believe or not!
Download or read book Ghosts written by Sarah Tieck and published by Big Buddy Books. This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the characteristics of ghosts, highlighting historical accounts around the world, and offering examples from books, television, and film.
Download or read book Legends and Lore of the North Shore written by Peter Muise and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over three hundred years, stories of witches, sea serpents and pirates have amazed and terrified residents of Massachusetts's North Shore. In the summer of 1692, phantom men were spotted in the fields of Gloucester. Farther north, "A" marks the spot for pirate treasure in the marshes of Newbury, while to the east, full moons might bring out the werewolf of Dogtown. The devil himself has burned his mark on the boulder-strewn landscape, while shaggy humanoids have been sighted loping along the coast. From Boston to New Hampshire, Massachusetts's North Shore is filled with remarkable stories and legendary characters. Join author Peter Muise and discover the North Shore's uncanny legends and tales of the paranormal.
Download or read book These Our Monsters written by Paul Kingsnorth and published by September Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Marvellous and menacing.' Daily Mail 'The shadow from which I thought I had unshackled myself has returned. Whether this Horror is real or merely the handiwork of my imagination I cannot say. Nor can I say which of these possibilities disturbs me more.' from 'The Dark Thread' by Graeme Macrae Burne From the legends of King Arthur embedded in the rocky splendour of Tintagel to the folklore and mysticism of Stonehenge, English Heritage sites are often closely linked to native English myths. Following on from the bestselling ghost story anthology Eight Ghosts, this is a new collection of stories inspired by the legends and tales that swirl through the history of eight ancient historical sites. Including an essay by James Kidd on the importance of myth to our landscape and our fiction, and an English Heritage survey of sites and associated legends, These Our Monsters is an evocative collection that brings new voices and fresh creative alchemy to our storytelling heritage. 'Nobody believes you when you talk about the whispering. Oh, Monny, you are funny, they say, you've such an imagination. There's a lot they don't believe.' from 'The Hand Under the Stone' by Sarah Hall 'This varied collection scratches the soil of the country to dig up some of the fairy tales and fantasies that have helped form the English identity.' Financial Times The atmospheric locations: Edward Carey - Bury St Edmunds Abbey Sarah Hall - Castlerigg and other stone circles Paul Kingsnorth - Stonehenge Alison MacLeod - Down House Graeme Macrae Burnet - Whitby Abbey Sarah Moss - Berwick Castle Fiona Mozley - Carlisle Castle Adam Thorpe - Tintagel Castle With original black-and-white illustrations by Clive Hicks-Jenkins.
Download or read book Haunted Virginia written by Pamela K. Kinney and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like every state in the Union, Virginia has unique myths, legends, and yes, even true stories that sound much like legends, but aren't. Learn about the urban legend of the Bunnyman and what happens to mortals at his Bunnyman Bridge in Clifton at midnight on Halloween. Prepare to discover the myths surrounding Edgar Allan Poe and other famous Virginians. See why Natural Bridge is actually a haunted tourist attraction. And what makes the Great Dismal Swamp so creepy: Is it the ghosts or Bigfoot? Meet the Witch of Pungo in Virginia Beach and find out that Mothman and the Jersey Devil actually visited Virginia. Read Virginian stories of witches, demons, monsters, ghosts, pirates, strange animals, and soldiers from the Civil War. Come visit a most amazing, frightening, and even intriguing Virginia that you never knew existed.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology written by Theresa Bane and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-03-09 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all the anomalous phenomenon reported, ghost sightings are by far the most common. The words "ghost" and "spirit" are used interchangeably in American English but in other cultures the lingering souls of the departed are not to be confused with ancestral spirits, demonic spirits, numens or poltergeists. This encyclopedia lists hundreds of entities of the spirit realm--from aatxe to zuzeca--from world mythology and folklore.
Download or read book The Science Behind Vampires Witches and Ghosts written by Joy Lin and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legends of vampires, witches, and ghosts fascinate young readers. But what would happen if these myths were real? Through this exploration of well-known monsters, young readers discover the history of where each myth may have started. Then, readers take a closer look and learn the science behind how these monsters would look if they were real. Through illustrations showing each mythical monster and exploring the science behind how their bodies need to work to exist, young readers will deepen their understanding of important STEM concepts.
Download or read book Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters Chilling American Indian Stories written by Dan SaSuWeh Jones and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! A shiver-inducing collection of short stories to read under the covers, from a breadth of American Indian nations. Dark figures in the night. An owl's cry on the wind. Monsters watching from the edge of the wood. Some of the creatures in these pages might only have a message for you, but some are the stuff of nightmares. These thirty-two short stories -- from tales passed down for generations to accounts that could have happened yesterday -- are collected from the thriving tradition of ghost stories in American Indian cultures across North America. Prepare for stories of witches and walking dolls, hungry skeletons, La Llorona and Deer Woman, and other supernatural beings ready to chill you to the bone. Dan SaSuWeh Jones (Ponca Nation) tells of his own encounters and selects his favorite spooky, eerie, surprising, and spine-tingling stories, all paired with haunting art by Weshoyot Alvitre (Tongva). So dim the lights (or maybe turn them all on) and pick up a story...if you dare.
Download or read book Mythical Monsters written by Charles Gould and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ten of the Best Monster Stories written by David West and published by Ten of the Best: Myths, Legend. This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten boldly illustrated stories tell tales from different cultures of legendary creatures, both good and bad. Feature boxes add additional details to help readers better understand concepts in the story as well as the time period in which the story was written.
Download or read book Ghosts Spirits Monsters and Paranormal Entities from Asian Folktales and Mythology Book 1 written by S. N. Linn and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the tales of eerie ghosts and mythical monsters from the heart of Asian folklore! In this first book of a trilogy, you'll discover fascinating illustrations and intriguing legends about 100 spirits and paranormal entities from Asian folklore and mythology, including a twisted-legged ghost from Myanmar that haunts school restrooms, a shape-shifting monster from the Philippines that feasts on human corpses, a vengeful 'Churel' from India, and many more. Prepare to be both enchanted and spooked as you delve into the paranormal lore of Asia.
Download or read book Supernatural Lore of Pennsylvania written by Thomas White and published by American Legends. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strange creatures and tales of the supernatural thrive in Pennsylvania, from ghostly children who linger by their graves to werewolves that ambush nighttime travelers. Passed down over generations, Keystone State legends and lore provide both thrilling stories and dire warnings. Phantom trains chug down the now removed rails of the P&LE Railroad line on the Great Allegheny Passage. A wild ape boy is said to roam the Chester swamps, while the weeping Squonk wanders the hemlock-shrouded hills of central Pennsylvania, lamenting his hideousness. On dark nights, the ghosts of Betty Knox and her Union soldier beau still search for each other at Dunbar Creek. Join Thomas White and company as they go in search of the truth behind the legends of supernatural Pennsylvania.
Download or read book Are Monsters Real written by Portia Summers and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delving into myths and legends from across many cultures, this narrative text presents classic legends side by side with possible scientific explanations. Vivid images and a dynamic design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested, while a glossary allows readers to build vocabulary. Then, readers can examine the evidence and decide for themselves.
Download or read book The Atlas of Monsters written by Sandra Lawrence and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A whimsical and imaginative catalog of fantastical beasts and creatures of myth and legend from around the world-complete with a code that needs cracking to uncover the mystery of the monster atlas! One day a collection of very old maps is found in a dusty library. They show where in the world monsters and creatures from mythology and folklore can be found. According to the notes left with the maps, they were made by Cornelius Walters, an intrepid explorer from the 15th century. But did Walters really make these elaborate maps, or is it all a hoax? The librarian who discovered them is not certain . . . and what are the strange messages in a cryptic code that Walters records in his ship's log? The codes throughout, once cracked, may indeed lead to something sinister that will happen should the atlas ever be published! This is a gorgeously illustrated and comprehensive catalog of monsters, beasts, and mythical creatures from around the globe, with an easy-to-read format and incredible detail on each spread.
Download or read book Werewolves of Wisconsin and Other American Myths Monsters and Ghosts written by Andy Fish and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States has a rich haunted history not often recounted in school. Beyond the Liberty Bell and right under the presidential noses on Mount Rushmore exists a dark and sinister world, which harbors secret creatures, beings both malevolent and benevolent, that inhabit the nation--ghosts and monsters unwilling or unable to abandon the American landscape. Hitchhike along on this transnational road trip with excursions to the most haunted American locations, including the home of Lizzie Borden, the Waverly Hills Sanatorium, and the Winchester Mystery House. Close your eyes through Ohio, purported to be the most haunted state in the nation. Watch out for the Frozen Bodies in Lake Tahoe, the Werewolves rumored to roam a lone stretch of road in Wisconsin, and the Bell Witch of Tennessee. And don't venture too close to the colonial era cemetery in Leicester, Massachusetts, for as the story goes, the only way out is through Hell.
