Haunted History Of Philadelphia
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Author |
: Darcy Oordt |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 289 |
Release |
: 2015-08-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781493015801 |
ISBN-13 |
: 149301580X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis Haunted Philadelphia by : Darcy Oordt
Philadelphia is known for many things: brotherly love, Revolutionary history, passionate sports fans, cheesesteaks, and Rocky are merely a few of them. But the Founding Fathers didn’t just walk the streets of Philadelphia 200 years ago, many still walk here…or so the story goes. Along the streets of Philadelphia you can find the ghosts of Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Alexander Hamilton, and Edgar Allen Poe. But those are only the famous ones. There are a few less known ghosts creeping around the historic streets. Nearby Fort Mifflin certainly has its share of hauntings, given its long history of sheltering soldiers and holding prisoners from the Revolutionary War up to the Civil War. And given all the cemeteries that have been established and then relocated--or not--it's almost a given that thousands of disturbed graves might stir up a ghost or two.
Author |
: Christian DuComb |
Publisher |
: University of Michigan Press |
Total Pages |
: 201 |
Release |
: 2017-07-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780472123018 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0472123017 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Synopsis Haunted City by : Christian DuComb
Haunted City explores the history of racial impersonation in Philadelphia from the late eighteenth century through the present day. The book focuses on select historical moments, such as the advent of the minstrel show and the ban on blackface makeup in the Philadelphia Mummers Parade, when local performances of racial impersonation inflected regional, national, transnational, and global formations of race. Mummers have long worn blackface makeup during winter holiday celebrations in Europe and North America; in Philadelphia, mummers’ blackface persisted from the colonial period well into the twentieth century. The first annual Mummers Parade, a publicly sanctioned procession from the working-class neighborhoods of South Philadelphia to the city center, occurred in 1901. Despite a ban on blackface in the Mummers Parade after civil rights protests in 1963–64, other forms of racial and ethnic impersonation in the parade have continued to flourish unchecked. Haunted City combines detailed historical research with the author’s own experiences performing in the Mummers Parade to create a lively and richly illustrated narrative. Through its interdisciplinary approach, Haunted City addresses not only theater history and performance studies but also folklore, American studies, critical race theory, and art history. It also offers a fresh take on the historiography of the antebellum minstrel show.
Author |
: Josh Hitchens |
Publisher |
: Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 160 |
Release |
: 2022-09-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781439676042 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1439676046 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis Haunted History of Philadelphia by : Josh Hitchens
"Show me your cemeteries, and I will tell you what kind of people you have." - Benjamin Franklin Discover the historic haunts and frightful specters that make the city of brotherly love a haven for unexplained phenomena. Author Josh Hitchens details the spooky stories of Philadelphia's past and present.
Author |
: Mark Nesbitt |
Publisher |
: Stackpole Books |
Total Pages |
: 146 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780811732987 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0811732983 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Synopsis Haunted Pennsylvania by : Mark Nesbitt
Eerie stories of ghosts, spirits, and hauntings from across the Keystone State.
Author |
: Josh Hitchens |
Publisher |
: Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 140 |
Release |
: 2013-05-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781439672969 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1439672962 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Synopsis Haunted History of Delaware by : Josh Hitchens
Ghosts and legends of the First State—from haunted houses and historic sites to chilling stories of demon dogs and the Bad Weather Witch. Delaware’s long history has created many ghostly echoes in the present day, places where the souls of the dead have not yet found rest. Experience the eerie legend of Fiddler’s Bridge, meet the ghosts in the Governor’s Mansion and learn the truth behind the Selbyville Swamp Monster. Discover many more terrifying tales that will chill your bones. These are the stories of the most frightening phantoms that lurk in New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties—read them if you dare. Delaware native and paranormal historian Josh Hitchens takes a spooky road trip through the First State.
Author |
: Josh Hitchens |
Publisher |
: Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 160 |
Release |
: 2022-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781467151580 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1467151580 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis Haunted History of Philadelphia by : Josh Hitchens
"Show me your cemeteries, and I will tell you what kind of people you have." - Benjamin Franklin Discover the historic haunts and frightful specters that make the city of brotherly love a haven for unexplained phenomena. Author Josh Hitchens details the spooky stories of Philadelphia's past and present.
Author |
: Katharine Driver |
Publisher |
: Schiffer Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0764329871 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780764329876 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Synopsis Philadelphia Haunts by : Katharine Driver
Read stories brought to life during encounters at Eastern State Penitentiary, where whispers from the famed Cell Block 12 were caught on tape. At Fort Mifflin, visions of bloody men of the Revolutionary time are seen and their agonizing cries are heard. Also visit apparitions of South Philly and Center City; read about a ghost who'd killed family members and then himself--he now interacts with the living; see a nostalgic spirit who stands at the corner of 9th and Passyunk. Included is information for ghost hunters about protection, equipment, and tips for investigating ghosts. Watch where you walk in Philadelphia; chances are there may be a spirit or two strolling next to you!
Author |
: Michael Norman |
Publisher |
: Macmillan |
Total Pages |
: 674 |
Release |
: 2007-09-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781466805156 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1466805153 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Synopsis Historic Haunted America by : Michael Norman
Continuing the success of the nationally acclaimed Haunted America, Historic Haunted America is a further investigation into North American ghost legends. This chilling collection documents yesterday's and today's most terrifying hauntings in the United States and Canada in more than seventy-five shocking stories! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author |
: Charles Jesse Adams |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 196 |
Release |
: 1998-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1880683121 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781880683125 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Synopsis Philadelphia Ghost Stories by : Charles Jesse Adams
The first comprehensive collection of Philadelphia ghost stories ever printed.
Author |
: Mark Nesbitt |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 369 |
Release |
: 2019-07-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781493043934 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1493043935 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories by : Mark Nesbitt
Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the Keystone State Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Authors Mark Nesbitt and Patty A. Wilson shine a light in the dark corners of Pennsylvania and scare those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From apparitions of fires and soldiers struggling in the cold at Valley Forge, to ghostly children stalking dormitories at Gettysburg College, these stories of strange occurrences are sure to send a chill up your spine. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good read.