Philadelphia Spiritualism And The Curious Case Of Katie King

Author : Stephanie Hoover
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625846082

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Philadelphia Spiritualism and the Curious Case of Katie King by Stephanie Hoover Pdf

In the wake of the Civil War, Spiritualism--and its promises of communication with the dead--reached its peak as grieving families hoped to reunite with men lost in battle. In the face of an uncertain future, people sought comfort in the messages of mediums, and for Philadelphians, that reassurance was found in Katie King. Katie was a spirit who materialized at the seances of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Holmes--or so attendees believed. For eight months in 1874, she captivated every level of Philadelphia society, including Vice President Henry Wilson, who clamored to speak with the lovely apparition. When a believer-turned-skeptic decided to investigate Katie King for himself, the "spirit" was quickly revealed as a hoax. From the rise of Spiritualism in the city to the aftermath of the scandal, author Stephanie Hoover reveals the personalities and chicanery behind the curious case of Katie King.

Author : Elaine M. Kuzmeskus
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625857255

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Connecticut in the Golden Age of Spiritualism by Elaine M. Kuzmeskus Pdf

In the aftermath of the Civil War, distraught Connecticut residents turned to Spiritualism as a means of connecting with their lost loved ones. Daniel Dunglas Home of New London held his first public séance as a teenager in 1851, and he reportedly levitated and handled hot coals without injury. Famous Litchfield native Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband, Calvin, were believers, and Harriet's sister Isabella Beecher Hooker practiced mediumship. After the death of their son Willie, President Abraham Lincoln and the first lady invited Hartford medium Nettie Colburn Maynard to conduct secret séances at the White House. Even today, believers congregate at the Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp. Author Elaine Kuzmeskus investigates this dramatic, mystical history.

Author : Leanna Renee Hieber,Andrea Janes
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806541594

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A Haunted History of Invisible Women by Leanna Renee Hieber,Andrea Janes Pdf

From the notorious Lizzie Borden to the innumerable, haunted rooms of Sarah Winchester's mysterious mansion this offbeat, insightful, first-ever book of its kind explores the history behind America’s female ghosts, the stereotypes, myths, and paranormal tales that swirl around them, what their stories reveal about us—and why they haunt us . . . Sorrowful widows, vengeful jezebels, innocent maidens, wronged lovers, former slaves, even the occasional axe-murderess—America’s female ghosts differ widely in background, class, and circumstance. Yet one thing unites them: their ability to instill fascination and fear, long after their deaths. Here are the full stories behind some of the best-known among them, as well as the lesser-known—though no less powerful . . . Tales whispered in darkness often divulge more about the teller than the subject. America’s most famous female ghosts, from ‘Mrs. Spencer’ who haunted Joan Rivers’ New York apartment to Bridget Bishop, the first person executed during the Salem witchcraft trials, mirror each era’s fears and prejudices. Yet through urban legends and campfire stories, even ghosts like the nameless hard-working women lost in the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire —achieve a measure of power and agency in death, in ways unavailable to them as living women. Riveting for skeptics and believers alike, with humor, curiosity, and expertise, A Haunted History of Invisible Women offers a unique lens on the significant role these ghostly legends play both within the spook-seeking corners of our minds and in the consciousness of a nation. Afterword by Bram Stoker Award-winning author Linda D. Addison “An absolute must-buy for the spooky people of the world . . . utterly brilliant.” —Mallory O'Meara, bestselling author of The Lady from the Black Lagoon and Girly Drinks “If this book doesn’t leave with you a sense of wonder and a healthy dose of goosebumps, check your pulse—you may already be among the spirits.” --Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural

Author : Stephanie Hoover
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625850812

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The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country by Stephanie Hoover Pdf

Politics in Kelayres turned deadly on November 5, 1934. When Republican boss "Big Joe" Bruno sensed his grip on Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region slipping away with the night's election, he and a few family members opened fire on a peaceful Democratic parade passing Bruno's home. The carnage was shocking--five men gunned down and nearly two dozen other victims wounded but alive. Convicted and sentenced to the Schuylkill County Prison, Bruno quickly escaped, allegedly with help from the guard. It took authorities eight months to put him back behind bars. Author Stephanie Hoover delves into this true story of politics, murder and deceit.

Author : Thomas White
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 43,8 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 : Stephanie Hoover
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625841261

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The Killing of John Sharpless by Stephanie Hoover Pdf

The Pennsylvania historian “deftly investigates turn-of-the-century law (such as it was) to find fresh answers” in a controversial 19th century murder (Main Line Today). On a stormy November evening in 1885, John Sharpless answered a knock on his door. Less than an hour later, he was found dead in his barn from a blow to the back of the head; his bloodstained hat lay next to him on the ground. A three thousand dollar reward for the killer sparked an overzealous bounty hunt across southeastern Pennsylvania, and numerous innocent men were arrested. Samuel Johnson—a local African American man with a criminal record—was charged. Despite the Widow Sharpless’s insistence that Johnson was not the man who had come to their door, he was tried and sentenced to hang. Author Stephanie Hoover offers an in-depth investigation of the crime. From the events of that night and the mishandling of the investigation by a corrupt police force to the trial and conviction of Johnson and the efforts of the Quaker community to appeal the sentence, Hoover profiles a miscarriage of justice in Delaware County. Includes photos

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Spiritualism
ISBN : HARVARD:HN43Y8

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The Spiritualist Newspaper by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Parapsychology
ISBN : HARVARD:HXIT4E

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Light by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781427081544

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The History of Spiritualism by Anonim Pdf

Author : Harry Houdini
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066338108395

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A Magician Among the Spirits by Harry Houdini Pdf

This is a book about spiritualism written by a self-professed sceptic. In the opening sentence of his preface, Houdini says," Gladly would I embrace Spiritualism if it could prove its claims, but I am not willing to be deluded by .....so-called psychics" He discusses the origins of spiritualism, and describes some of its earliest protagonists. The last chapter is called Magicians as Detectors of Fraud and lays the final groundwork for his conclusion.

Author : Ann Leah Underhill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Spiritualism
ISBN : UCAL:B3527550

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The Missing Link in Modern Spiritualism by Ann Leah Underhill Pdf

Author : Stephanie Hoover
Publisher : Rock Point Gift & Stationery
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781631062964

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Fold & Fly Butterflies, Birds, and Other Animals that Fly by Stephanie Hoover Pdf

Bring the wonder of flight down to Earth with clever papercrafts and some help from Fold & Fly Butterflies, Birds, and Other Animals that Fly. You'll create graceful, flying paper art with ease! Butterflies and birds and are among nature's most perfect flying machines. From Humankind's earliest days, we have marveled at the ease and majesty of flying creatures - envious of their ability to break gravity's bounds and soar. Fold & Fly Butterflies, Birds, and Other Animals that Fly celebrates and explains the miracle of natural flight, while providing readers with easy-to-follow patterns for creating Mother Earth's most amazing winged creatures. This box set includes a full-color book, over 140 sheets of custom-printed paper, and instructions for creating20 magnificent masters of flight. You will fold papercraft creatures of all kinds, from a prehistoric pterodactyl, to today's dragonfly, flying fish - and yes, even a stork - this set reaches new heights in paper art.

Author : Alison Green
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780399181825

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Ask a Manager by Alison Green Pdf

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1923
Category : Spiritualism
ISBN : UOM:39015007005823

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Our American Adventure by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

Author : Madeleine L'Engle
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781429915649

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A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Pdf

NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEY Read the ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic that has delighted children for over 60 years! "A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books of all time. I've read it so often, I know it by heart." —Meg Cabot Late one night, three otherworldly creatures appear and sweep Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe away on a mission to save Mr. Murray, who has gone missing while doing top-secret work for the government. They travel via tesseract--a wrinkle that transports one across space and time--to the planet Camazotz, where Mr. Murray is being held captive. There they discover a dark force that threatens not only Mr. Murray but the safety of the whole universe. A Wrinkle in Time is the first book in Madeleine L’Engle’s Time Quintet.