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Dive into the enigmatic depths of the Big Easy's eerie past with "Southern Ghost Stories: New Orleans." Embark on a chilling journey through the shadowy streets and mysterious corners of one of America's most haunted cities. Unveil the haunted history that has woven itself into the very fabric of New Orleans, where whispers of the past echo through time. In this captivating chronicle, you'll encounter the spirits that still linger in the aftermath of deadly fires, cholera, and yellow fever outbreaks. Explore the haunted history of historic buildings that stand as witnesses to the past, ...

Chicago, Illinois has one of the eeriest pasts of any city in America. From opportunistic grave robbers that stole countless cadavers to a condemned criminal who may or may not have been brought back to life by doctors, ghastly tales of the macabre abound in the Windy City. Some of Chicago’s most historic places are also home to sullen specters stuck in time. From an old hotel adjacent to grant park to the location of the long forgotten jail where dozens of men were hanged, forgotten phantoms have been lurking about for centuries. Some of the stories are lighthearted and entertaining, ...

Unearth the chilling and spine-tingling history of the Bluegrass State in "Ghost Stories & Graveyard: Kentucky." This captivating book delves deep into the shadowy realms of Kentucky's haunted past, where restless spirits, unexplained creatures, and bizarre events have left indelible marks on the landscape. Journey into the eerie depths of Mammoth Cave, where ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena have long perplexed visitors. Explore the foreboding Stone Jail in Franklin, where the tortured souls of the past still seem to linger. Dare to tread the haunted halls of the Old Bullitt ...

Dive into Knoxville's haunted past with 'Southern Ghost Stories: Knoxville.' Venture into the shadowy corridors of history where ghostly whispers linger and specters roam. From the stately corridors of Baker-Peters House to the Ramsey House, explore the murky depths of Knoxville lore. But it's not just buildings that harbor secrets; delve into the macabre history of grave robbers who prowled cemeteries under the cloak of darkness, selling their ghoulish wares to local medical colleges. Encounter the ghostly figure of a headless man haunting the banks of First Creek. Unravel the enigma of a ...

Embark on a spine-chilling journey through the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of Tennessee as "Southern Ghost Stories: Tennessee Tales" invites you to explore a realm where history and the supernatural intertwine. Within these pages, legendary entities like the infamous Bell Witch of Adams and the enigmatic Tall Betsy of Cleveland reveal their spectral secrets. Unearth the mysteries that dwell within historic houses, such as Rippavilla in Spring Hill and the Sam Davis Home in Smyrna, where restless spirits still linger. Delve into the dark annals of Fentress County's witch trial, a ...

Step into the shadowy streets and moss-draped squares of Savannah, where history & hauntings intertwine in tales that have endured for years. Explore the Mercer House, where echoes of tragedy and mystery linger within its elegant walls. Uncover the spine-tingling past of the Marshall House, where Civil War soldiers and yellow fever victims still roam the halls. Delve into the gristly murders of the Savannah Axe Murders. Did the killer get away with it? Wander through Savannah's iconic cemeteries— Bonaventure Cemetery, Colonial Park Cemetery, and Laurel Grove Cemetery—where eerie ...

Do you believe in ghosts? St. Louis has a dark history and ghostly tales abound on almost every corner. But what about demons, goblins, vampires, reanimated corpses and mystics? Unbelievable stories from every corner of the paranormal universe intersect in St. Louis. From wily gravediggers to historic homes where things go bump in the night, Ghost Stories and Graveyard Tales: St. Louis invites you to dig into the town’s dark past to learn about what the history books won’t tell you.

In 1893 St. Louis, the dead were speaking, and one man held the key to the other side. Known across the country as The Great Life Reader, Jules Wallae claimed to have a gift.. Through spirit cabinets, ghostly voices, and messages from the beyond, Jules brought comfort to the grieving and left audiences spellbound. In an era when spiritualism flourished and death felt closer than ever, his abilities drew both believers and skeptics to his door. When renowned professor Alexander Tyndall arrived in St. Louis, he issued Jules a public challenge: a séance before a packed house at the Hagan ...

Dive into the chilling depths of American history with 'Fear & Folklore: American Witches,' a riveting exploration of the dark and mysterious world of witches in the United States. From the earliest days of the Virginia colonies in 1626, where Joan Wright faced accusations of witchcraft, to the haunting trials of Mary Johnson in Connecticut, found guilty of 'familiarity with the devil' in 1648, this book unearths the buried secrets of America's witch trials. While the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692 take center stage, 'Fear & Folklore' delves deeper into the shadows, uncovering the ...

In the graveyards of 1870s Cincinnati, William Cunningham is a veteran resurrectionist, making a living supplying cadavers to the city’s medical colleges. With age and illness catching up to him, Cunningham takes on an unlikely new partner—Charley Keaton, a dockworker desperate to support his sister and niece. But as the city cracks down on grave robbing and rival ghouls vie for control, Cunningham and Keaton must stay ahead of watchmen and vengeful families determined to keep their dead buried. What begins as a macabre trade soon spirals into a deadly game when a wealthy socialite’s ...

From Music Row to Bellevue, West Nashville is not only historic, but it is also very haunted. With historic homes to the worst train crash in American history, death was everywhere. When you factor in a shopping center built on Native American burial grounds and cult leader Tony Alamo storing his dead wife’s body in a freezer on Music Row, you have all the ingredients for the paranormal. But it’s not just ghost stories. A man gunned down by Andrew Jackson in a duel is buried in the front yard of a residence in West Nashville. Oh, did I forget to mention the headless woman that has been ...

Delve into the eerie and enchanting world of Florida's supernatural side with "Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: Florida." This spine-chilling collection of stories uncovers the haunted history of the Sunshine State, where restless spirits and otherworldly creatures abound. Explore the somber serenity of Florida's most haunted cemeteries, including the historic Old City Cemetery in Jacksonville and Visit Pinewood Cemetery in Daytona where spectral apparitions are said to wander among the ancient tombstones. Uncover the macabre tale of Count Carl von Cosel, the heartbroken grave robber of Key...

In Fear & Folklore: Grave Robbers, delve into the sinister underworld of those who dared to disturb the sanctity of the dead. This gripping account weaves together chilling tales of wily resurrection men and audacious grave robbers who turned cemeteries into their hunting grounds across America. Meet Rufus Cantrell, the notorious body snatcher of Indianapolis, whose cunning operations supplied medical schools with freshly exhumed cadavers, turning the macabre into profit. Then, journey to Florida, where the eerie tale of Count Carl Von Cosel unfolds—a man so consumed by love that he ...

Cincinnati, Ohio has one of the darkest pasts of any city in America. From opportunistic grave robbers that stole the remains of a United States President’s son to a heartbroken father who burned his daughter’s lover alive, ghastly tales of the macabre abound in the Queen City. Some of Cincinnati’s most historic places are home to sullen specters stuck in time. From the historic Cincinnati Music Hall built on an old cemetery to the mysterious Lady in Green that roams a popular downtown hotel, forgotten phantoms have been lurking about for centuries. Some of the stories are ...