Berkshire Ghosts Legends And Lore

Author : E. Ashley Rooney
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0764327976

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Berkshire Ghosts, Legends, and Lore by E. Ashley Rooney Pdf

History melts into the present in the lovely Berkshire Hills OF western Massachusetts, but it is an uncomfortable present. Could it be the whispers of nearly 200 men who died in the Hoosic Tunnel or the legend of the Hessian soldier who roams the hills because he has no need to be in the grave? Could it be folklore telling of a gentlman burgular whose decision not to rob became more important than who he robbed? And will you choose truth or fiction as you encounter the killer lion instincts of Victoria and Sappho, the animal show lions?

Author : Brian Haughton
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448848409

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Famous Ghost Stories by Brian Haughton Pdf

Presents a history and critique of a selection of the famous ghost stories from different countries, organized by such common themes as spectral armies, phantom women in white, haunted houses, screaming skulls, crisis apparitions, and ghostly lights.

Author : Robert Oakes
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439671207

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Ghosts of Berkshires by Robert Oakes Pdf

“You’ll never look at the region the same way again after reading about the tunnel from hell, toe-tugging spirits, and the curse of the mummy.” —The Boston Globe Before it became a haven for arts and culture, the Berkshires was a rugged, sparsely populated frontier. From the early days of Revolutionary fervor and industrial enterprise to today’s tourism, many chilling stories remain. A lost girl haunts a cemetery in Washington, and mysterious spirits still perform at Tanglewood. From the ghostly halls of the Houghton Mansion to the eerie events at the Hoosac Tunnel, residents and visitors alike have felt fear and awe in these hills, telling tales of shadow figures, disembodied voices and spectral trains. Author Robert Oakes, who has given ghost tours at The Mount in Lenox for more than a decade, leads this spirited journey through history. “The rich history of this region—spanning more than two centuries—includes spine-tingling tales from almost every town in the county. Oakes culled many of them for his book, which touches on myriad metaphysicals, including ‘The Undead Hessian of Egremont,’ ‘Highwood’s Ghost at Tanglewood,’ and ‘The Ghostly Guest in 301: The Red Lion Inn’—each of which will inspire readers to ‘peer into the shadows beyond the beam of [their] flashlight.’” —The Berkshire Edge

Author : Brian Haughton
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781601639608

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Lore of the Ghost by Brian Haughton Pdf

Lore of the Ghost is an original and thought-provoking exploration of the numerous categories of ghosts and hauntings throughout the world. It discusses the possible motives for each type of haunting? from phantom white ladies and spectral black dogs to haunted highways and ghostly vehicles—what they represent, why they occur, and their possible functions.

Author : E. Ashley Rooney
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0764339907

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Scottish Ghosts by E. Ashley Rooney Pdf

Scotland is one of the most haunted countries in the world. With centuries of battles, seers, curses, and illicit romances, it is no surprise that Scotland has more than its share of ghost stories and legends. Learn about the many haunted castles with their creepy dungeons, secret tunnels, and winding passageways; and see a Green, White, or even an occasional Grey Lady. Follow the ambitious clans, the family feuds, and the constant troubles with the English. Reflect on the rich blend of Celtic myths and legends, and the fairy world. Scotland abounds with stories of kelpies, selkies, and mermaids, and tales of shape-shifting witches, ghosts, and family curses - not to mention its famous lake monster. Spend some time in historic, haunted Scotland - if you dare!

Author : Jennifer Westwood
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780141959535

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Haunted England by Jennifer Westwood Pdf

Watch out for a ghostly ship and its spectral crew off the coast of Cornwall Listen for the unearthly tread and rustling silk dress of Darlington's Lady Jarratt Shiver at the malevolent apparition of 50 Berkeley Square that no-one survives seeing Beware the black dog of Shap Fell: a sighting warns of fatal accidents England's past echoes with stories of unquiet spirits and hauntings, of headless highwaymen and grey ladies, indelible bloodstains and ghastly premonitions. Here, county by county, are the nation's most fascinating supernatural tales and bone-chilling legends: from a ghostly army marching across Cumbria to the vanishing hitchhiker of Bluebell Hill, from the gruesome Man-Monkey of Shropshire to the phantom congregation who gather for a 'Sermon of the Dead' ...

Author : Charles Jesse Adams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Folklore
ISBN : PSU:000058531792

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Pennsylvania Dutch Country Ghosts, Legends and Lore by Charles Jesse Adams Pdf

Author : Robert Oakes
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781439678701

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The Ghostly Tales of the Berkshires by Robert Oakes Pdf

Ghost stories from the Berkshires have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky Berkshires! Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that at the Mount, the former home of famous author Edith Wharton, a shadowy phantom haunts the halls? Or that a ghost train still steams through the Hoosac Tunnel? Can you believe there's a top-hatted ghost who wakes guests in the night at the historic Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Berkshires forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Author : John T. Brennan
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781614233619

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Ghosts of Newport by John T. Brennan Pdf

Ghosts of Newport plumbs the depths of Newport’s history and reveals a host of chilling tales in which fact and folklore intertwine. Today’s Newport attracts countless visitors from around the world; its streets are alive with art, culture, wealth and beauty. Yet the city harbors echoes of a dark and turbulent past, including a variety of haunted sites: the Jailhouse Inn, Astor’s Beechwood, the White Horse Tavern—America’s oldest tavern—and many more. These stories show a side of Newport that history books alone could never tell, and help you peer past the city’s gilded façade to discover dark secrets sure to spook and surprise.

Author : Cecilia Petretto
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0764334263

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Ghosts, Legends, and Lore of Hampton Roads by Cecilia Petretto Pdf

The ghosts, legends, and lore of Hampton Roads, Virginia, make this region one of the most haunted in America. Read about the legendary Grace Sherwood of Pungo who still haunts the site where she was tried as a witch. Meet the spirits of children who haunt the Ferry Plantation House, and travel lonely stretches of roads like deadly Elbow Road where a phantom jogger and his dog still roam at night. Chill to accounts describing odd happenings and ghost sightings by residents, employees, and paranormal teams as they experience haunted houses, ghost tours, and just plain creepiness. XThis is a book to read by candlelight!

Author : Donna Kent
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781614233787

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Ghost Stories and Legends of Eastern Connecticut by Donna Kent Pdf

Who or what lurks below the decks of the ships at Mystic Seaport? Does playwright Eugene O'Neill still live in his family's cottage on the New London shore? Are there really vampires in Connecticut? Can Israel Putnam's ghost still see the whites of your eyes? This captivating book presents tales and legends from Eastern Connecticut's most haunted locations dark deeds and lore from New London and Mystic, and stretching all the way to Brooklyn, Windham and Franklin. Like eerie and desperate whispers on the wind, the ghosts of Connecticut's past reveal their deepest, darkest secrets to author and paranormal investigator Donna Kent as she sheds new light on this collection of spine-tingling legends.

Author : Thomas White
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625850263

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Supernatural Lore of Pennsylvania by Thomas White Pdf

Local legends and paranormal mysteries of Pennsylvania—photos included. 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.

Author : Deborah L. Downer
Publisher : august house
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0874831156

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Classic American Ghost Stories by Deborah L. Downer Pdf

Contains 51 supposedly true, classic American ghost stories from newspapers, journals, and magazines.

Author : Charles Jesse Adams,David J. Seibold
Publisher : Exeter House Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 1880683083

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Pocono Ghosts, Legends and Lore by Charles Jesse Adams,David J. Seibold Pdf

Author : Charles J. Adams, III
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1880683253

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Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties Ghosts Legends and Lore by Charles J. Adams, III Pdf

True ghost stories and enduring legends from Wilkes-Barre, Hazelton, and places throughout Northeast Pennstlvania