Download or read book America s Most Haunted Hotels written by Jamie Davis Whitmer and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2016-10-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phantom footsteps pace the stairs at the Myrtles Plantation. A seductive spirit tugs on the sheets at the Copper Queen. Ghost children whisper and giggle at the Kehoe House. Journey into the mysterious world of haunted hotels, where uninvited guests roam the halls, supernatural sounds ring throughout the rooms, and chills run along the spines of those who dare to check in for the night. Join Jamie Davis Whitmer, author of Haunted Asylums, Prisons, and Sanatoriums, as she explores some of the most haunted hotels across the United States. From the Jerome Grand Hotel in Arizona to the Palmer House in Minnesota, each hotel is discussed in great detail, covering everything from the building’s history and legends to first-hand accounts of spooky sounds and smells, ghost sightings, EVP sessions, and more. You’ll also find photos, travel information, and everything else you need to plan your own visit to these iconic hotels.
Download or read book Haunted Otero written by Diana Delugan and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-08-11 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on actual reports of paranormal activity. During the 19th and 20th century, the Hacienda de Otero and surrounding ranch grounds were the target of repeated Apache Indian attacks. Historic documents confirm at least two documented murders during these attacks. Staff and visitors of the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, a Historic Hotels of American Member, have disclosed their experiences of why the resort may be one of the most haunted sites in southern Arizona. You will hear about cowboys who refuse to leave the ranch and about the spirit of a murdered boy that has been heard and seen playing inside the Hacienda. A real historic site, the Otero ranch land was part of a Spanish land grant issued in 1789.
Download or read book Ghostly Encounters written by Frances Kermeen and published by Warner Books (NY). This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The former owner of the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, noted as "the most haunted house in America, " traveled to over 150 haunted inns and hotels throughout the U.S. and collected some of the creepiest ghost stories ever told. Packed with chilling stories, "Ghostly Encounters" is filled with practical information for anyone who dares to spend a night in a haunted house.
Download or read book Haunted Hotels and Ghostly Getaways of New Mexico written by Donna Blake Birchell 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: True to its nickname, New Mexico enchants some souls so much they never leave. The Express St. James of Cimarron plays host to the cantankerous spirit of former owner Thomas James "T.J." Wright. At the Trinity Hotel in Carlsbad, Miss Ruby occasionally pranks unwitting guests and still cares for the rooms where she once worked. The gentle ghost of Julie Staab sits weeping at the bar of La Posada when not running bath water in her former room. And in death, Byron T. Mills looks over the Las Vegas Plaza Hotel he owned and neglected in life. Local author Donna Blake Birchell shares the chilling stories of these permanent spectral guests.
Download or read book The Ghosts of Captain Grant s Inn written by Carol Matsumoto and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2017-10-08 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Connecticut's Most Haunted Bed and Breakfast The go-to destination for ghosts and ghost hunters Captain Grant's Inn is known by its guests as a spectacular destination for rest and relaxation...and encounters with friendly spirits! But this haunted bed and breakfast wasn't always the charming and accessible paranormal hotspot that it is today. In this book, Carol Matsumoto shares the fascinating story of how she overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges to renovate this historic Connecticut home with help from beyond the veil. The Ghosts of Captain Grant's Inn is the true story of the miracles Carol continues to experience from the spirits who are connected to this enchanted place. From the beginning, visitors to the inn report unexplained occurrences and spirit sightings. When a ghost hunter uses dowsing rods to communicate with the spirits, a whole new era of discovery begins, with Carol and her friends and guests continuing to learn the fascinating stories of the twelve spirits who call the inn home.
Download or read book American Hauntings written by Troy Taylor and published by Whitechapel Productions. This book was released on 2017-04-13 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the mediums of Spiritualism's golden age to the ghost hunters of the modern era, Taylor shines a light on the phantasms and frauds of the past, the first researchers who dared to investigate the unknown, and the stories and events that galvanized the pubic and created the paranormal field that we know today.
Download or read book Dinner and Spirits written by Robert James Wlodarski and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-01-17 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book embodies a desire on the part of the authors to produce a directory of haunted places around the United States that deal with food, drink, and/or accommodations. For the curious traveler, the directory integrates history, adventure, and ghosts—for an extraordinary travel experience, and adventure into the unknown. Dinner and Spirits contains over 500 well-documented listings from 50 states. Go have dinner, or a drink, or perhaps spend a comfortable night in one of the establishments listed herein. The owners of the listed establishments welcome you into a world where you may not need food, drink, or slumbering dreams, but only an open mind to encounter a spirit.
Download or read book Fans written by Larry Olmsted and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Olmsted opens a window into a psychologically compelling world of passion and purpose.” —Harvey Araton, author of Our Last Season: A Writer, a Fan, a Friendship Larry Olmsted’s writing and research have been called “eye-opening” (People), “impressive” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), and “enlightening” (Kirkus Reviews). Now, the New York Times and Washington Post bestselling author turns his expertise to a subject that has never been fully explored, delivering a highly entertaining game changer that uses brand-new research to show us why being a sports fan is good for us individually and is a force for positive change in society. Fans is a passionate reminder of how games, teams, and the communities dedicated to them are vital to our lives. Citing fascinating new studies on sports fandom, Larry Olmsted makes the case that the more you identify with a sports team, the better your social, psychological, and physical health is; the more meaningful your relationships are; and the more connected and happier you are. Fans maintain better cognitive processing as their gray matter ages; they have better language skills; and college students who follow sports have higher GPAs, better graduation rates, and higher incomes after graduating. And there’s more: On a societal level, sports help us heal after tragedies, providing community and hope when we need it most. Fans is the perfect gift for anyone who loves sports or anyone who loves someone who loves sports.
Download or read book A Ghost Hunter s Guide to the Most Haunted Places in America written by Terrance Zepke and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boasting photographs, fun facts, and visitor information, this unique (and spooky) travel guide showcases the 15 most haunted places in America. Each chapter is laid out in an easy-to-read format and includes fascinating history and documented paranormal activities. The tour includes the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, where experimental lobotomies were performed and it is believed that many of tormented spirits are still roaming around; Moon River Brewing Company, where no one is allowed to go to the top floor because of the ghost that resides there; Shanghai Tunnels, where men and women were kidnapped and forced into servitude, the poor souls of whom are now encountered on visitor tours; the Pirates' House, where pirate ghosts still demand rum; and Ohio State Reformatory, where prisoners remain incarcerated even though it has been closed for a long time. The information about each site includes addresses, tips, accessibility, and websites.
Download or read book Ghostland written by Colin Dickey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intellectual feast for fans of offbeat history, Ghostland takes readers on a road trip through some of the country's most infamously haunted places--and deep into the dark side of our history.
Download or read book Haunted Hotels in America written by Dr. Robin Mead and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you believe in ghosts? In his years of travel writing and research, Dr. Robin Mead has found that people are almost equally divided between believers in ghosts and those who think ghost stories are just that--entertaining stories. In Haunted Hotels in America, you'll find a state-by-state guide to the lodgings that cheerfully admit to having an intangible guest or two. Like the spirits themselves, the stories are extraordinarily varied. Some are sad. Some are puzzling. A few are even funny. As you uncover these incredible mysteries, you'll also learn more about: Iconic ghosts who've established quite frightening reputations that span over a century The chilling hauntings that have inspired popular documentaries and Hollywood blockbusters Each hotel's storied history and its recent hauntings From the mischievous Victorian children that linger in the hallways of the Gingerbread Mansion Inn in Ferndale, California to "Old Seth" Bullock, the first sheriff of Deadwood, South Dakota, who still keeps a watchful eye on the Bullock Hotel that bears his name, Haunted Hotels in America is chock full of frights and delights. Ready to plan your next paranormal adventure? Let Haunted Hotels in America be your guide along the way.
Download or read book Haunted History of Old San Antonio written by Lauren M. Swartz and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything 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!
Download or read book Haunted Key West written by David L. Sloan and published by Phantom Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two incredible books in one. Haunted Key West tells tales from ten of Key Wests favorite hauntings including the ghost of Ernest Hemingway, the lady in blue and the ghost of US. Strange Key West takes you beyond the supernatural with amazing stories about voodoo curses, bizarre cemeteries and a grotto that protects the island from hurricanes.
Download or read book Ghost Hunter s Guide to the Most Haunted Hotels Inns in America written by Terrance Zepke and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Ghost in My Suitcase written by Mitchel Whitington and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pack up your traveling shoes, fire up the family car, and prepare to hit the road for a haunted tour of America.
Download or read book Haunted Inns of America written by Terry L. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For ghost lovers who long for the adventure of the real thing, Ghost Stalkers Terry L Smith and Mark Jean have created the first comprehensive travel guide to more than 200 haunted hotels and bed and breakfast inns in America. Many locations have never been found in any other ghost book. Covering all 50 states, every region of the country is featured, with profiles of the most active and attractive haunted bed and breakfast inns and hotels in each state. It includes facts about the history, accommodations, food, entertainment, and most importantly, the supernatural activity. Each hotel and inn is ranked from one to five ghosts based on the 'haunted activity' level. Entries also include fascinating eyewitness interviews, haunted rooms, and behind-the-scenes stories of the resident ghosts at each inn and their startling, moving, and surprising encounters with visiting humans.
Download or read book Haunted Baseball written by Mickey Bradley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baseball and ghost stories are as American as apple pie. Haunted Baseball combines both with this fun and freaky collection of otherworldly yarns. Collected from baseball players, stadium personnel, umpires, front-office folks, and fans, the tales told here explore the spooky connection between baseball and the paranormal, including Babe Ruth sightings at a former brothel, the Curse of the Billy Goat that still haunts the Chicago Cubs, of hidden passageways within the depths of Dodger Stadium, and of the spirits of legendary stars that inspire modern-day players at Yankee Stadium. We hear why Johnny Damon believes in ghosts, and how the memories of a 9/11 hero inspired Ken Griffey Jr. to hit a home run against the Phillies—a team against which he’d never even gotten a hit! There’s the story of how Sam Rice settled a decades-old baseball controversy with a message from beyond the grave, and how the late Roberto Clemente had premonitions of his own death in a plane crash. With a wealth of anecdotes that have never before been told before, the authors present an entertaining and eerie look at our national pastime.
