Haunted Mississippi Gulf Coast

Haunted Mississippi Gulf Coast
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 129
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781614236832
ISBN-13 : 1614236836
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Haunted Mississippi Gulf Coast by : Bud Steed

Get to know the spirits that haunt this sunny Southern spot . . . includes photos! Mississippi’s gorgeous Gulf Coast is known for its sandy beaches, sunny weather, and welcoming people. Not so welcoming, however, are the spirits that haunt the shores, lighthouses, canneries, and historic sites in towns along the coast. Join ghost hunter Bud Steed as he leads a haunted journey with stops in Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport, Waveland, and all points in between. From the apparition seen lingering in the Bay St. Louis Train Depot, still waiting for his train to come, to the forceful spirits haunting the Old Biloxi Cemetery that refuse to be ignored, this collection takes you to the haunted hot spots that add a touch of darkness and a hint of menace to Mississippi’s sunny Gulf Coast.

Historic Haunted America

Historic Haunted America
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 452
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0765319705
ISBN-13 : 9780765319708
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis Historic Haunted America by : Michael Norman

A coast-to-coast tour of places that eyewitnesses claim have been, and may still be, haunted, from the former Peoria State Hospital in Illinois to San Diego's historic Whaley House Museum.

Bone-Chilling Ghost Stories

Bone-Chilling Ghost Stories
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Publisher : Capstone
Total Pages : 34
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781429699815
ISBN-13 : 1429699817
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Bone-Chilling Ghost Stories by : Jen Jones

"Describes well-known ghost sightings and the stories behind them"--

Haunted America

Haunted America
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 420
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0765319675
ISBN-13 : 9780765319678
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Haunted America by : Michael Norman

Contains over seventy tales of ghostly hauntings from each of the fifty United States and Canada.

Legends and Lore of the Mississippi Golden Gulf Coast

Legends and Lore of the Mississippi Golden Gulf Coast
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 167
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781614239253
ISBN-13 : 1614239258
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Legends and Lore of the Mississippi Golden Gulf Coast by : Edmond Boudreaux Jr.

Colorful tales of the MS Gulf Coast from specters to sodas and from buccaneers and pioneers. The story of the Mississippi Golden Gulf Coast can't be told without a few tall tales--pirates, buried treasure, ghosts and colorful characters pepper its diverse past. From incredible stories of the pirate Jean Lafitte to iconic legends like Barq's Root Beer, travel from Bay St. Louis to Biloxi and every nook and cranny in between to discover the legends and lore of Mississippi's Golden Gulf Coast. Local historian Edmond Boudreaux explores this exciting history, recounting the fantastic tales that launch the reader into the past and create a truly captivating history.

Ghosts of Mississippi's Golden Triangle

Ghosts of Mississippi's Golden Triangle
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 129
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781439657591
ISBN-13 : 1439657599
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Ghosts of Mississippi's Golden Triangle by : Alan Brown

Discover the spine-chilling stories and local legends of this corner of the American South . . . Includes photos! Mississippi’s Golden Triangle is a major modern hub—but restless spirits of Native Americans, Civil War soldiers, and slaves also wander this region. Tales of a mysterious watchman who patrols the railroad tracks between Artesia and Mayhew haunt curious locals. Ed Kuykendall Sr. is rumored to manage Columbus’s Princess Theater from beyond the grave. A young girl who died while attempting to free her head from a stair banister is said to still walk the halls of Waverly. In this fascinating tour, author Alan Brown uncovers the eerie thrills and chills that are part of local history. “[Alan Brown’s] newest collection of stories involves a couple of places in Monroe County, namely the Gregg-Hamilton House in Aberdeen and the remains of the Gulf Ordnance Plant in Prairie . . . [In the Golden Triangle,] he found plentiful resources of historical information.” —Monroe Journal

13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey

13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey
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Publisher : University Alabama Press
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : IND:39000005895847
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey by : Kathryn Tucker Windham

The first of six Jeffrey ghost story books centers on Jeffrey's favorite 13 ghostly tales set in Alabama.

Haunted Monticello, Florida

Haunted Monticello, Florida
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 120
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781625841551
ISBN-13 : 1625841558
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Haunted Monticello, Florida by : Betty Davis

Discover the paranormal past of this panhandle town . . . Photos included! Monticello might sometimes seem like a quiet Florida panhandle town, but its history tells of a ghostly past stretching back to the early nineteenth century. Discover the stories behind the old blacksmith’s forge on Jefferson Street—where the chilling sounds of metal striking metal still ring out across the town—and the Hanging Tree, forever haunted by the ghosts of executed outlaws and lost Confederate soldiers. The Monticello Historical district contains over forty buildings dating back to the nineteenth century, and it is said that one out of every three buildings are haunted. Join local haunted tour guide Betty Davis and Big Bend Ghost Trackers as they reveal the amazing history of Monticello’s spookiest spots.

Salvage the Bones

Salvage the Bones
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 273
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781408827000
ISBN-13 : 140882700X
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis Salvage the Bones by : Jesmyn Ward

A hurricane is building over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, and Esch's father is growing concerned. He's a hard drinker, largely absent, and it isn't often he worries about the family. Esch and her three brothers are stocking up on food, but there isn't much to save. Lately, Esch can't keep down what food she gets; at fifteen, she has just realized that she's pregnant. Her brother Skeetah is sneaking scraps for his prized pit bull's new litter, dying one by one. Meanwhile, brothers Randall and Junior try to stake their claim in a family long on child's play and short on parenting. As the twelve days that make up the novel's framework yield to a dramatic conclusion, this unforgettable family - motherless children sacrificing for one another as they can, protecting and nurturing where love is scarce - pulls itself up to face another day.

Haunted Northwest Arkansas

Haunted Northwest Arkansas
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 128
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781625859563
ISBN-13 : 1625859562
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis Haunted Northwest Arkansas by : Bud Steed

Discover the tales of the ghosts and specters that linger in northwest Arkansas. The mountains and deeply wooded valleys of Northwest Arkansas have a mysterious side to match their pristine beauty. Eureka Springs is home to more than a few hotel guests who have never checked out. The lingering spirits of fallen Civil War soldiers are said to haunt the battlefields of Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove. Many former patients of sadistic doctor Norman Baker are believed to roam the grounds of his former hospital, now the Crescent Hotel. Elkhorn Tavern, a well-known stop on the historic westward thoroughfare, is still plagued by lingering apparitions from its days as a field hospital. Join paranormal investigator and author Bud Steed on a tour of some of the most haunted spots in Northwest Arkansas.