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Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore: North Florida and St. Augustine

Author : Greg Jenkins
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781561643288

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Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore: North Florida and St. Augustine by Greg Jenkins Pdf

The history and legends behind a number of Florida's haunted locations, including thorough background information on each locale and biographies of its ghostly residents, plus bone-chilling accounts taken from firsthand witnesses of spooky phenomena. Volume 1 locations include Key West's La Concha Hotel, the Everglades, Stetson University, and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore

Author : Greg Jenkins
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781561646333

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Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore by Greg Jenkins Pdf

Haunting ancient cemeteries and primitive landmarks as well as modern apartment complexes and highway sides, ghosts and restless spirits abound. This volume of Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore offers a delightful—and somewhat spooky—look into the darker side of the south and central areas of the Sunshine State. Explore fortress ruins in New Smyrna Beach, and keep an eye out for mysterious shadows and dark figures in the nearby forest; visit the island of Islamorada, where the ghostly remains of Flagler's railway rumble over tracks destroyed in the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane; and, if you're especially brave, walk through the eerie corridors of the mausoleum in Myrtle Hill Cemetery near Tampa, where you are sure to hear whispers from the dead or the muffled echoes of a music box. Delve into the unknown with Greg Jenkins as he examines the history, legend, and paranormal rationale behind strange occurrences in many of south and central Florida's haunted locations. Get a fresh look at some of the state's most famous ghost stories and learn never-before-heard tales of the strange and the supernatural as you take a trip through Haunted Florida. The second volume of Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore, covering north Florida and St. Augustine, is also available. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series

Florida Ghost Stories

Author : Robert R. Jones
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781561646326

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Florida Ghost Stories by Robert R. Jones Pdf

Stories of ghosts and spirits and tall tales of strange happenings fill this volume. If they don't give you goose bumps and make your hair stand on end, at least they will offer you food for thought. There are two stories of Indian legends from Silver Springs, stories of hauntings in the little town of Micanopy, an encounter with a specter at Fort Clinch near Fernandina, the tale of a ghost in the Castillo in St. Augustine, the legend of the choir boy who sings from beneath a church swimming pool in Jacksonville, and many more. Enough to keep you up at night reading—if you dare!

Chronicles of the Strange and Uncanny in Florida

Author : Greg Jenkins
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781561647460

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Chronicles of the Strange and Uncanny in Florida by Greg Jenkins Pdf

Chronicles of the Strange and Uncanny in Florida explores the unknown for those who wish to look beyond the confines of everyday life to discover the truly unusual. It explores Florida's darker avenues for evidence of the extraordinary and the fantastic. Investigate sightings of flying saucers, extraterrestrials, and strange aerial phenomena. Meet skunk apes, chupacabras, and other creatures of the night. And in Florida's lakes and seas, meet aquatic abnormalities like sea monsters, the Everglades water serpent, and the three-toed beast of Clearwater Beach.

Ghosts of St. Augustine

Author : Dave Lapham,Tom Lapham
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1561641235

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Ghosts of St. Augustine by Dave Lapham,Tom Lapham Pdf

The unique and often turbulent history of St. Augustine, America's oldest city, has spawned more than four hundred years' worth of ghosts.

Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore: The Gulf Coast and Pensacola

Author : Greg Jenkins
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781561643998

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Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore: The Gulf Coast and Pensacola by Greg Jenkins Pdf

From ancient graveyards and monuments to modern restaurants and hotels, this book offers a delightful collection of uncanny legends and eerie folklore about Florida's beautiful west coast. Walk through the picturesque city of Pensacola in Florida's Panhandle, where the spirits of the dead are beckoned by an eerie lighthouse shining through the night, or stroll through Pensacola's Seville Quarter, where you may spot the specter of a long-dead bartender. Visit the Island Hotel and Restaurant in Cedar Key, where thirteen spirits are said to roam the building. Venture again into the unknown with Greg Jenkins, who will guide you through some of Florida's most frightening haunted locations. Prepare yourself for the spine-chilling and uncanny tales of specters and ghosts that inhabit Haunted Florida. See all of the books in this series

Lighthouse Ghosts

Author : Norma Elizabeth,Bruce Roberts
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781561648658

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Lighthouse Ghosts by Norma Elizabeth,Bruce Roberts Pdf

Thirteen tales of ghost haunting American lighthouses. Includes photographs of each lighthouse by Bruce Roberts. The lighthouses included are: Old Presque Isle Lighthouse on Lake Huron, Michigan Plymouth Lighthouse, Massachusetts Heceta Head Lighthouse, near Florence, Oregon Big Bay Point Lighthouse, Lake Superior, Michigan St. Augustine Lighthouse, Florida Batter Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Outer Banks, North Carolina Seguin Island Lighthouse, near Georgetown, Maine Seul Choix Point Lighthouse, Lake Michigan, Michigan Old Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, Gasparilla Island, Florida Minots Ledge Lighthouse, near Scituate and Cohasset, Massachusetts Point Lookout Lighthouse, near St. Mary's City, Maryland

Oldest Ghosts

Author : Karen Harvey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781561645978

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Oldest Ghosts by Karen Harvey Pdf

Oldest Ghosts tells of unexplained exploits by the spirits dwelling in St. Augustine, the oldest city of European origin in the United States. Judge John Stickney watches from a tree limb above his cemetery monument. A Colonial-period ghost hangs laundry in a Spanish courtyard. The ghost of Will Green, who died in 1802, routinely enters the bodies of men drinking in a bar. Some residents and visitors tolerate the playful spirits. Others prefer not to acknowledge them. Either way, the ghosts abide.

Ghosts of the Carolina Coasts

Author : Terrance Zepke
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1561641758

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Ghosts of the Carolina Coasts by Terrance Zepke Pdf

The Carolina coasts have spawned many restless spirits throughout their rich history. This collection of ghost stories will fascinate believers & non-believers alike. Introduces 32 ghost stories that will make your hair stand on end. Taken from real-life occurrences and from Carolina Lowcountry lore. Why did Joe Baldwin's headless body once roam Maco's train tracks? What happened to grave robbers and curious kids when they came too close to the cursed crypt?

Ghosts of Florida's Gulf Coast

Author : Alan Brown
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781561648153

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Ghosts of Florida's Gulf Coast by Alan Brown Pdf

It's easier to imagine ghosts haunting gloomy, medieval castles in Europe of brooding mansions in New England than bright, cheerful homes across the Sunshine State, but ghosts abound in sunny, tropical Florida. In fact, Florida absolutely oozes the weird, the creepy, and the ghastly.

Haunted Lighthouses

Author : George Steitz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781561646371

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Haunted Lighthouses by George Steitz Pdf

This updated edition has four new haunted lighthouses. Lighthouses are America's castles—proud, sturdy, mystical, and sometimes even haunted. The producer of the popular television series Haunted Lighthouses, seen on the Discovery Channel, the Learning Channel, and the Travel Channel, takes you on a tour of the legends of these bewitching monuments as he films. Meet a cast of intriguing characters including noted historians, people who work in lighthouses, and even the ghosts themselves. You will also learn helpful travel tips including the best places to stay and dine, things to do, and must-see attractions.

Haunt Hunter's Guide to Florida

Author : Joyce Elson Moore
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781561646401

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Haunt Hunter's Guide to Florida by Joyce Elson Moore Pdf

With its extensive and often turbulent history, Florida is a fitting home to some restless spirits. Author Joyce Moore has traveled around the state and gathered stories about strange happenings and ghostly presences. Not only historic homes, but also theatres, parks, and cultural centers are the focus of some hauntings. You will find each sites history and character; its "haunt history," which includes interviews with owners and caretakers; and nearby attractions and facilities for those brave enough to explore these supernatural occurrences more closely.

Ghost Tales from the Oldest City

Author : Suzy Cain,Dianne Jacoby
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781561647323

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Ghost Tales from the Oldest City by Suzy Cain,Dianne Jacoby Pdf

America's oldest city, St. Augustine, has its fair share of things that go bump in the night. With such a long and varied history, its no surprise that a few restless souls have stayed on long after their lives ended.

Haunted St. Augustine and St. John's County

Author : Elizabeth Randall
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625847027

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Haunted St. Augustine and St. John's County by Elizabeth Randall Pdf

St. Johns County and St. Augustine are some of the earliest settled areas in the United States, and both are home to fascinating history. The area's story is filled with tales from Native Americans, early European settlers and modern-day Floridians. In some places, the habitants of those historical moments have remained. From the Castillo de San Marcos to the Huguenot Cemetery and the authentic old drugstore, the city and the county are filled with fascinating and terrifying stories of lingering spirits. Join photojournalist couple Elizabeth and Bob Randall as they recount the stories of the things that haunt one of America's oldest regions.

Best Ghost Tales of South Carolina

Author : Terrance Zepke
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9781561643066

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Best Ghost Tales of South Carolina by Terrance Zepke Pdf

During the day, residents and visitors alike enjoy the quiet beauty of the peaceful coasts and Lowcountry of South Carolina. But in a state where soldiers fell, slaves died without knowing freedom, and the practice of voodoo is still an open secret, the night is bound to be a bit more exciting. Whether you are an amateur ghost-hunter, a South Carolina buff, or just love a good scare, you will enjoy these tales of ghostly encounters and supernatural happenings. From the bustling streets of Charleston and the graceful old plantations, to the foreboding coastal forts and the darkest heart of the swamps, spirits and creatures seem to lurk in every corner.