Ghosts Of Berkshires

Author : Robert Oakes
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 49,7 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 : Robert Oakes
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,9 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 : Ian McLoughlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Ghosts
ISBN : 1853062650

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Ghosts of Berkshire by Ian McLoughlin Pdf

Author : Robert Oakes
Publisher : Arcadia Childrens Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 154025786X

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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 : Will Ellis
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-28
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0764347616

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Abandoned NYC by Will Ellis Pdf

From Manhattan and Brooklyn's trendiest neighbourhoods to the far-flung edges of the outer boroughs, Ellis captures the lost and lonely corners of New York. Step inside the New York you never knew, with 200 eerie images of urban decay

Author : Elisa Spungen Bildner,Robert Bildner
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781682684535

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The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook: 125 Homegrown Recipes from the Hills of New England by Elisa Spungen Bildner,Robert Bildner Pdf

The best of the Berkshires’ homegrown food from noted farms to esteemed kitchens The Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts are famous for their unique culture, from scenic views to artistic and literary attractions. But in addition to the region’s classic landmarks, the Berkshires also boast an impressive number of family-run farms. Together with local restaurants, these farms add another feature to Berkshires culture: heartwarming and homegrown food. Telling the story of family-run agriculture through the language of food, The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook offers 125 recipes to recall the magic of the Berkshire region for readers far and wide. Sweet Corn Pancakes, Carrot Soup with Sage and Mint, Confetti Vegetable and Goat Cheese Lasagna, and more celebrate the lush landscape of the western New England area. Complete with farm profiles and vibrant photographs, The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook paints a vivid portrait of the relationship between the earth and what we eat.

Author : Bernard A. Drew
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625854179

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Literary Luminaries of the Berkshires by Bernard A. Drew Pdf

The literary history behind this beautiful mountain region. The Massachusetts Berkshires have long been a mecca for literary greats, from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Edith Wharton to Sinclair Lewis and Joan Ackermann. The Green River in Great Barrington inspired William Cullen Bryant’s poetry. Charles Pierce Burton’s childhood hometown, Adams, became the setting for his frolicking Boys of Bob’s Hill children’s books. During an interlude in Lenox, Patricia Highsmith consulted a local undertaker for details to use in The Talented Mr. Ripley. In this book, Bernard A. Drew brings together a fascinating chronicle of some 250 wordsmiths who took inspiration from the hills and valleys of the Berkshires.

Author : Robert Oakes
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467150026

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Ghosts of Northwestern New Jersey by Robert Oakes Pdf

Among the rolling hills, picturesque farms and lush highlands of Northwestern New Jersey lurk haunting mysteries and unexplained apparitions. A historic recluse who practiced witchcraft generations ago is said to be still spinning misdeeds as the Sussex Sorcerer on Sunrise Mountain. The ghost of Reverend O'Malley walks the woods around Mount Allamuchy as the Purple Bishop, seeking vengeance against those who betrayed him. The sinisterly named Shades of Death Road along the sod farms and meadows of the Pequest River Valley has a bloody reputation of bandit killings, Lenape massacres and supernatural encounters. Author Robert Oakes leads readers on a spirited journey through the historic ghost lore of Northwestern New Jersey.

Author : Lauren R. Stevens
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581579963

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Explorer's Guide Berkshire: A Great Destination (Eighth Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations) by Lauren R. Stevens Pdf

A fully-updated eighth edition to the guidebook that launched the Great Destinations series. A rich cultural landscape has grown from the natural splendor of the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, making it a favorite place for travelers of all types. This all-new edition of the original guide to the Berkshires includes information on history, transportation, accommodations, dining, arts, spa retreats, outdoor recreation, and shopping. It covers every corner of the Berkshires, from Great Barrington and Sheffield in the South to the northern towns of Williamstown and North Adamshome of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Stay at the legendary Red Lion Inn and enjoy an evening of classical music at Tanglewood. Spend a night at a reasonably-priced B&B after a day of hiking the trails of Mt. Greylock. Experience a weekend retreat at the world-famous Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. With helpful maps and lodging and dining indexes to aid you, you won't find a more complete guide to the Berkshires.

Author : Andrew K. Amelinckx
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781626197985

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Gilded Age Murder & Mayhem in the Berkshires by Andrew K. Amelinckx Pdf

Murder and dark deeds shadowed the extravagance of the Gilded Age in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. In the summer of 1893, a tall and well-dressed burglar plundered the massive summer mansions of the upper crust. A visit from President Teddy Roosevelt in 1902 ended in tragedy when a trolley car smashed into the presidential carriage, killing a Secret Service agent. Shocking the nation, a psychotic millworker opened fire on a packed streetcar, leaving three dead and five wounded. From axe murders to botched bank jobs, author Andrew Amelinckx dredges up the forgotten underbelly of the Berkshires with unforgettable stories of greed, jealousy and madness from the Gilded Age.

Author : Angus Derek Iain Jacques Macnaghten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0950466522

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Windsor ghosts and other Berkshire hauntings by Angus Derek Iain Jacques Macnaghten Pdf

Author : Mark Leslie,Jenny Jelen,Shayna Krishnasamy
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 1132 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-13
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781459744585

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Real Hauntings 5-Book Bundle by Mark Leslie,Jenny Jelen,Shayna Krishnasamy Pdf

Experience a ghostly thrill with Mark Leslie’s five books on strange supernatural happenings. Macabre Montreal Montreal is steeped in history and culture. But there are dark tales, eerie stories, and ghostly spectres that come alive once the sun goes down. Creepy Capital True stories of ghostly encounters and creepy locales lurk throughout the Ottawa region. Come along with Canada’s paranormal raconteur extraordinaire, Mark Leslie, and discover the first-person accounts of ghostly happenings at landmarks throughout the historic city and surrounding towns. Haunted Hamilton From the Hermitage ruins to Dundurn Castle, from the Customs House to Stoney Creek Battlefield Park, the city of Hamilton, Ontario, is steeped in a rich history and culture. But beneath the surface of the Steel City there dwells a darker heart — from the shadows of yesteryear arise the unexplained, the bizarre, and the chilling. Spooky Sudbury From haunted mine shafts to inexplicable lights in the northern sky, there are strange things afoot in the peaceful northern municipality of Sudbury; eerie phenomenon that will amaze, give you pause, make you wonder, and have you looking twice at what might first appear to be innocent shadows. Tomes of Terror It’s been said that books have a life of their own, but there’s more than literature lurking in the cobwebbed recesses of dusty bookstores and libraries across Canada. Read about some of the most celebrated and eerie bookish haunts, and try to brush off that feeling of someone watching from just over your shoulder...

Author : Andrew Lake
Publisher : Clerisy Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781578604876

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Ghosthunting Southern New England by Andrew Lake Pdf

On this leg of the journey you’ll explore the scariest spots in Southern New England. Author Andrew Lake visits more than 30 legendary haunted places, all of which are open to the public—so you can test your own ghosthunting skills, if you dare. Join Andrew as he visits each site, snooping around eerie rooms and dark corners, talking to people who swear to their paranormal experiences, and giving you a first-hand account. Enjoy Ghosthunting Southern New England from the safety of your armchair or hit the road, using the maps, “Haunted Places” travel guide with 50 more spooky sites and “Ghostly Resources.” Buckle up and get ready for the spookiest ride of your life.

Author : Stuart Hylton
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750958882

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The Little Book of Berkshire by Stuart Hylton Pdf

DID YOU KNOW? Reading Football Club was founded in 1871, the same year as the FA Cup, and is the oldest football league club south of the River Trent Newbury Racecourse housed a prisoner-of-war camp during the First World War The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s current coat of arms features three acorn sprigs – one for each of the Middleton children, who were born in Berkshire The Little Book of Berkshire is an intriguing, fact-packed compendium of places, people and events in the county, from its earliest origins to the present day. Here you can read about the important contributions Berkshire has made to the history of the nation, and meet some of the great men and women – the eccentrics and the scoundrels – with whom its history is littered. Packaged in an easily readable ‘dip-in’ format, visitors and locals alike will find something to amuse, surprise and entertain them in this remarkably engaging little book.

Author : E. Ashley Rooney
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 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?