Eerie Quad Cities

Author : Michael McCarty,John Brassard Jr.
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439673300

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Eerie Quad Cities by Michael McCarty,John Brassard Jr. Pdf

Like the mighty Mississippi River that cleaves the Quad Cities, the region's history can trap the unwary in some unexpected eddies. Peer through the fog of the past to catch a glimpse of the Tinsmith Ghost of Rock Island or the river serpent with a price on its head. Get the back story on the Banshee of Brady Street, read the 1869 report on a Bigfoot sighting near East Davenport and run the numbers on local UFO activity. From phantom footsteps in the Renwick Mansion to a mausoleum heist in Chippiannock Cemetery, Michael McCarty and John Brassard Jr. trace a path through the shadowy heritage of the Quad Cities.

Author : Michael McCarty and Mark McLaughlin
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467141062

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Ghosts of the Quad Cities by Michael McCarty and Mark McLaughlin Pdf

Divided by state lines and the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities share a common haunted heritage. If anything, the seam that runs through the region is especially rife with spirits, from the Black Angel of Moline's Riverside Cemetery to the spectral Confederate POWs of Arsenal Island. Of course, the city centers have their own illustrious supernatural residents--the Hanging Ghost occupies Davenport's City Hall, while the Phantom Washwoman wanders Bettendorf's Central Avenue. At Igor's Bistro in Rock Island, every day is Halloween. Michael McCarty and Mark McLaughlin hunt down the haunted lore of this vibrant midwestern community.

Author : Michael McCarty
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467151160

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Quad Cities Beer by Michael McCarty Pdf

The Quad Cities have a rich history of brewing that started with the influx of German citizens in the 1800s. Breweries were established on both sides of the Mississippi River. Some of these historic breweries managed to reopen after Prohibition, but national competition ultimately closed the last of these stalwarts in 1956. In 1989, Iowa created a special class "A" brewpub permit, and the first of many brewpubs in the area, Front Street Pub & Eatery, opened in 1992. Blue Cat Brew Pub, on the Illinois side of the river, opened shortly after. The brewing renaissance has helped to establish the Quad Cities as a craft beer destination. Join authors Michael McCarty and Kristin DeMarr as they celebrate the heady heritage of the region.

Author : Michael McCarty
Publisher : Black Bed Sheet Books
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780998442792

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Biters: Tales of Zombies & Vampires by Michael McCarty Pdf

They thrive in the shadows, hungry for blood, hungry for human flesh. BITERS, from 5-time Bram Stoker Finalist Michael McCarty, is a thrilling collection of 4 zombie stories and 4 vampire tales by a veteran author of over fifty books and numerous stories and works of nonfiction since the 1980s. Within these pages you will find excitingly original and macabre tales of biters of all sorts to make you shiver and even question your own sanity, featuring incredible special guest co-authors! Dare, if you will to enter the world of....BITERS!

Author : Tom Ogden
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781493046935

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Haunted Hotels by Tom Ogden Pdf

Haunted Hotels comprises more than two dozen tales of ghosts, unexplained phenomena, and other spooky happenings at hotels, inns, and rooming houses across America and around the world. Tom Ogden, author of four other books in the Haunted series, also provides information for readers who wish to check in and check out the spirits themselves . . . if they dare.

Author : Sarah Parvis
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781597165778

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Ghost Towns by Sarah Parvis Pdf

Explores eleven ghost towns.

Author : Mark Leslie,Jenny Jelen
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-16
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781459719255

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Spooky Sudbury by Mark Leslie,Jenny Jelen Pdf

The magnetic aura surrounding Sudbury, for both the living as well as the once-alive, is the backdrop for tales of mystery, wonder, and outright horror. "I tried to leave" is a common theme for those from the Sudbury region. People often vow to move away, but something about the Nickel City keeps luring them back. Whether it’s the taste of fresh air – or just the sulphur in the air – it’s hard to move beyond the black rocks, endless lakes, and great openness without longing to come home. Some are so attached to the northern community that they choose to stick around, even when their physical life is over. After all, if the living can’t leave the place behind, why should the dead? Spooky Sudbury explores the magnetic aura surrounding the city, for the living as well as the once-alive, in these tales of the supernatural.

Author : David Foster Wallace
Publisher : Back Bay Books
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-23
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780316090520

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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again by David Foster Wallace Pdf

These widely acclaimed essays from the author of Infinite Jest -- on television, tennis, cruise ships, and more -- established David Foster Wallace as one of the preeminent essayists of his generation. In this exuberantly praised book -- a collection of seven pieces on subjects ranging from television to tennis, from the Illinois State Fair to the films of David Lynch, from postmodern literary theory to the supposed fun of traveling aboard a Caribbean luxury cruiseliner -- David Foster Wallace brings to nonfiction the same curiosity, hilarity, and exhilarating verbal facility that has delighted readers of his fiction, including the bestselling Infinite Jest.

Author : Tim Reid,Tom Dreesen,Ron Rapoport
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780226709024

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Tim & Tom by Tim Reid,Tom Dreesen,Ron Rapoport Pdf

As the heady promise of the 1960s sagged under the weight of widespread violence, rioting, and racial unrest, two young men--one black and one white--took to stages across the nation to help Americans confront their racial divide: by laughing at it. Tim and Tom tells the story of that pioneering duo, the first interracial comedy team in the history of show business--and the last. Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen polished their act in the nightclubs of Chicago, then took it on the road, not only in the North, but in the still-simmering South as well, developing routines that even today remain surprisingly frank--and remarkably funny--about race. Most nights, the shock of seeing an integrated comedy team quickly dissipated in uproarious laughter, but on some occasions the audience’s confusion and discomfort led to racist heckling, threats, and even violence. Though Tim and Tom perpetually seemed on the verge of making it big throughout their five years together, they grudgingly came to realize that they were ahead of their time: America was not yet ready to laugh at its own failed promise. Eventually, the grind of the road took its toll, as bitter arguments led to an acrimonious breakup. But the underlying bond of friendship Reid and Dreesen had forged with each groundbreaking joke has endured for decades, while their solo careers delivered the success that had eluded them as a team. By turns revealing, shocking, and riotously funny, Tim and Tom unearths a largely forgotten chapter in the history of comedy.

Author : Illinois Information Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001-04
Category : Illinois
ISBN : UIUC:30112086595516

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Press Summary - Illinois Information Service by Illinois Information Service Pdf

Author : John Brassard Jr.
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625859761

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Murder & Mayhem in Scott County, Iowa by John Brassard Jr. Pdf

Scott County is one of the oldest counties in Iowa. It is where the Blackhawk Treaty was signed and where the first railroad bridge across the Mississippi River was built. But Scott County has also been witness to many shameful deeds. Travel down Utica Ridge Road, where young Grace Reed paid the ultimate price for spurning the affections of a local farmer. Enter the bedroom of Margaretha Nehlsen, who poisoned her children with chocolate candies. Hear the tale of Harry Hamilton, a former policeman turned career criminal who played a key part in perhaps the most infamous bank robbery in Scott County history. Come and explore these stories and more with author John Brassard Jr. as he guides you through the darker side of Scott County history.

Author : DK Travel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 786 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781465466365

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide USA by DK Travel Pdf

Explore the beautiful USA. From the Empire State Building to the Golden Gate bridge, this DK travel guide has you covered and will take you to the best places in the United States. From top restaurants, bars, and clubs to standout scenic sites and walks, our insider tips are sure to make your trip outstanding. Whether you're looking for unique and interesting shops and markets, or seeking the best venues for music and nightlife, we have entertainment and hotel recommendations for every budget covered in our Eyewitness Travel Guide. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: USA. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: USA truly shows you the US like no one else can.

Author : Regena Trant Schantz
Publisher : Bublish, Inc.
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781647041205

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The Trader at Rock Island by Regena Trant Schantz Pdf

Throughout the Upper Mississippi Valley, George Davenport's name was widely known as a trader with the Sauk and Mesquakie, the U.S. Army, and settlers who were attracted to the untapped waterpower surrounding Davenport's home on Rock Island. The Trader at Rock Island tells the story of George Davenport and his entry into the Indian trade and his eventual transition into services and businesses marketed toward the new settlers. After the Black Hawk War, Davenport promoted land development as the frontier turned from Indian land to commercial centers of industry. By the time of Davenport's murder in 1845, the cities now known today as the Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois were in their infancy.

Author : Marc Drogin
Publisher : Totowa, N.J. : Allanheld, Osmun ; Montclair, N.J. : A. Schram
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : History
ISBN : IND:39000005978304

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Anathema! by Marc Drogin Pdf

Author : Ezekiel Boone
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473215191

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The Hatching by Ezekiel Boone Pdf

The first female president of the United States is summoned to an emergency briefing. Deep in the jungle of Peru, a black, skittering mass devours an American tourist party whole. FBI agent Mike Rich investigates a fatal plane crash in Minneapolis and makes a gruesome discovery. Unusual seismic patterns register in a Indian earthquake lab, confounding the scientists there. The Chinese government "accidentally" drops a nuclear bomb in an isolated region of its own country. And all of these events are connected. As panic begins to sweep the globe, a mysterious package from South America arrives at Melanie Guyer's Washington laboratory. The unusual egg inside begins to crack. Something is spreading... The world is on the brink of an apocalyptic disaster. An virulent ancient species of spiders, long dormant, is now very much awake. But this is only the beginning of our end...