Author: Laurie Hull
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764330414
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tour the Brandywine Valley's most fascinating haunts, including private homes, offices, restaurants, and a battlefield. Spend time with a Revolutionary War sentry in Concord Township, on duty for over 200 years. Visit the Colonial Plantation in Edgemont where a lonely child spirit reaches out for the comforting hand of an adult. Learn what caused a building inspector to flee from a site in Thornton without stopping to collect his tools. These and more ghostly stories await you. Curl up in a comfy chair and be prepared to be scared!
Brandywine Valley Ghosts
Author: Laurie Hull
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764330414
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tour the Brandywine Valley's most fascinating haunts, including private homes, offices, restaurants, and a battlefield. Spend time with a Revolutionary War sentry in Concord Township, on duty for over 200 years. Visit the Colonial Plantation in Edgemont where a lonely child spirit reaches out for the comforting hand of an adult. Learn what caused a building inspector to flee from a site in Thornton without stopping to collect his tools. These and more ghostly stories await you. Curl up in a comfy chair and be prepared to be scared!
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764330414
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tour the Brandywine Valley's most fascinating haunts, including private homes, offices, restaurants, and a battlefield. Spend time with a Revolutionary War sentry in Concord Township, on duty for over 200 years. Visit the Colonial Plantation in Edgemont where a lonely child spirit reaches out for the comforting hand of an adult. Learn what caused a building inspector to flee from a site in Thornton without stopping to collect his tools. These and more ghostly stories await you. Curl up in a comfy chair and be prepared to be scared!
Ghost Stories of Chester County and the Brandywine Valley
Author: Charles Jesse Adams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781880683156
Category : Ghost stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781880683156
Category : Ghost stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Battlefield Hauntscape
Author: John G Sabol Jr
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467837245
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Battlefield Hauntscape introduces a new field survey approach to unearth the patterns of ghostly phenomenon on a battlefield. Both residual and interactive presence can be isolated and separately distinguished using this new methodology. This technique is based on the K.O.C.O.A. (key terrain, observation, cover and concealment, obstacles, and avenues of approach), a military strategy of terrain analysis that is still used at West Point. In ghost research, K.O.C.O.A. is used to identify the locations of potential paranormal phenomenon. From the located nodes of discontinuous anomalies, the ghostly drama is unearthed through a performance-based excavation process. The Gettysburg battlefield is used to illustrate the dynamics of this approach. The author suggests that the K.O.C.O.A. survey is a more accurate and scientific method of documenting battlefield ghost phenomena than the more subjective accounts of hauntings, characteristic of most books that recount encounters with the Gettysburg ghosts.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467837245
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Battlefield Hauntscape introduces a new field survey approach to unearth the patterns of ghostly phenomenon on a battlefield. Both residual and interactive presence can be isolated and separately distinguished using this new methodology. This technique is based on the K.O.C.O.A. (key terrain, observation, cover and concealment, obstacles, and avenues of approach), a military strategy of terrain analysis that is still used at West Point. In ghost research, K.O.C.O.A. is used to identify the locations of potential paranormal phenomenon. From the located nodes of discontinuous anomalies, the ghostly drama is unearthed through a performance-based excavation process. The Gettysburg battlefield is used to illustrate the dynamics of this approach. The author suggests that the K.O.C.O.A. survey is a more accurate and scientific method of documenting battlefield ghost phenomena than the more subjective accounts of hauntings, characteristic of most books that recount encounters with the Gettysburg ghosts.
Explorer's Guide Philadelphia, Brandywine Valley & Bucks County: A Great Destination: Includes Lancaster County's Amish Country
Author: David Langlieb
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581570872
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
Explorer's Guide Philadelphia, Brandywine Valley, and Bucks County: A Great Destination takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the many pleasures to be found in the Delaware Valley, a region famous for its rich history and natural beauty. It explores greater Philadelphia’s under-appreciated attributes, including its first rate dining scene, diverse architecture, and recreational opportunities, and includes chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation;a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; maps of regions and locales; and more.
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581570872
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
Explorer's Guide Philadelphia, Brandywine Valley, and Bucks County: A Great Destination takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the many pleasures to be found in the Delaware Valley, a region famous for its rich history and natural beauty. It explores greater Philadelphia’s under-appreciated attributes, including its first rate dining scene, diverse architecture, and recreational opportunities, and includes chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation;a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; maps of regions and locales; and more.
The Ghosts of Duffy's Cut
Author: William E. Watson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313051127
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In 1832, 57 Irish Catholic workers were brought to the United States to lay one of the most difficult miles of American railway, Duffy's Cut of the Pennsylvania Railroad. These men were chosen because, in the eyes of the railroad company that hired them, they were expendable. Deaths were common during the building of the railway but this stretch was worse than most. When cholera swept the camp basic medical attention and community support was denied to them. In the end all 57 men—the entire work crew—died and were buried in a mass unmarked grave. Their families in Ireland were never notified about what happened to them. The company did its best to cover up the incident, which was certainly one of the worst labor tragedies in U.S. history. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing America, this book tells the story of these men, the sacrifices they made, and the mistreatment that claimed their lives. The saga of Duffy's Cut focuses particularly on the Irish laborers who built the railroads. Who were these men? Who hired them? Why did they come? Perhaps most important, why did they die? Based on archaeological digs at the site and meticulous historical research, the authors argue that the annihilation of the work crew came about because of the extreme conditions of their employment, the prejudice of the surrounding community, and the vigilante violence that kept them isolated. In shedding light on this tragic chapter in American labor history, The Ghosts of Duffy's Cut also illuminates a dark side of America's rise to greatness.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313051127
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In 1832, 57 Irish Catholic workers were brought to the United States to lay one of the most difficult miles of American railway, Duffy's Cut of the Pennsylvania Railroad. These men were chosen because, in the eyes of the railroad company that hired them, they were expendable. Deaths were common during the building of the railway but this stretch was worse than most. When cholera swept the camp basic medical attention and community support was denied to them. In the end all 57 men—the entire work crew—died and were buried in a mass unmarked grave. Their families in Ireland were never notified about what happened to them. The company did its best to cover up the incident, which was certainly one of the worst labor tragedies in U.S. history. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing America, this book tells the story of these men, the sacrifices they made, and the mistreatment that claimed their lives. The saga of Duffy's Cut focuses particularly on the Irish laborers who built the railroads. Who were these men? Who hired them? Why did they come? Perhaps most important, why did they die? Based on archaeological digs at the site and meticulous historical research, the authors argue that the annihilation of the work crew came about because of the extreme conditions of their employment, the prejudice of the surrounding community, and the vigilante violence that kept them isolated. In shedding light on this tragic chapter in American labor history, The Ghosts of Duffy's Cut also illuminates a dark side of America's rise to greatness.
Ghost Hunting
Author: Dawn J. Schofield
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039199496
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
A creak of the floorboard. The wind whistling in the eaves. The rustle of some small creature—a mouse, maybe—scurrying in the basement. These are all sounds you might expect to hear in an old house. But what if they were signs of something more? Paranormal investigator Dawn J. Schofield knows from experience that not all strange phenomena have a rational explanation. In her thirty years of ghost hunting, she’s seen, heard, and even smelled things she couldn’t debunk—and now she’s here to show you how to capture your own evidence of specters and spirits. In this guide, she shares her approach to paranormal investigation, gives tips for location sourcing, explains the tools of the trade, and much more. Along the way, she tells true, spine-tingling tales of ghostly encounters from her own life, from unexplained apparitions to disembodied voices to terrifying contact with spirits through a Ouija board. By the end of this book, you’ll know all about the equipment, techniques, and unwritten rules you need to start exploring the supernatural. Now the only thing left to do is muster the courage to face the unknown.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039199496
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
A creak of the floorboard. The wind whistling in the eaves. The rustle of some small creature—a mouse, maybe—scurrying in the basement. These are all sounds you might expect to hear in an old house. But what if they were signs of something more? Paranormal investigator Dawn J. Schofield knows from experience that not all strange phenomena have a rational explanation. In her thirty years of ghost hunting, she’s seen, heard, and even smelled things she couldn’t debunk—and now she’s here to show you how to capture your own evidence of specters and spirits. In this guide, she shares her approach to paranormal investigation, gives tips for location sourcing, explains the tools of the trade, and much more. Along the way, she tells true, spine-tingling tales of ghostly encounters from her own life, from unexplained apparitions to disembodied voices to terrifying contact with spirits through a Ouija board. By the end of this book, you’ll know all about the equipment, techniques, and unwritten rules you need to start exploring the supernatural. Now the only thing left to do is muster the courage to face the unknown.
Germantown
Author: Michael C. Harris
Publisher: Savas Beatie
ISBN: 161121520X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
The award–winning author of Brandywine examines a pivotal but overlooked battle of the American Revolution’s Philadelphia Campaign. Today, Germantown is a busy Philadelphia neighborhood. On October 4, 1777, it was a small village on the outskirts of the colonial capital—and the site of one of the American Revolution’s largest battles. Now Michael C. Harris sheds new light on this important action with a captivating historical study. After defeating Washington’s rebel army in the Battle of Brandywine, General Sir William Howe took Philadelphia. But Washington soon returned, launching a surprise attack on the British garrison at Germantown. The recapture of the colonial capital seemed within Washington’s grasp until poor decisions by the American high command led to a clear British victory. With original archival research and a deep knowledge of the terrain, Harris merges the strategic, political, and tactical history of this complex operation into a single compelling account. Complete with original maps, illustrations, and modern photos, and told largely through the words of those who fought there, Germantown is a major contribution to American Revolutionary studies.
Publisher: Savas Beatie
ISBN: 161121520X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
The award–winning author of Brandywine examines a pivotal but overlooked battle of the American Revolution’s Philadelphia Campaign. Today, Germantown is a busy Philadelphia neighborhood. On October 4, 1777, it was a small village on the outskirts of the colonial capital—and the site of one of the American Revolution’s largest battles. Now Michael C. Harris sheds new light on this important action with a captivating historical study. After defeating Washington’s rebel army in the Battle of Brandywine, General Sir William Howe took Philadelphia. But Washington soon returned, launching a surprise attack on the British garrison at Germantown. The recapture of the colonial capital seemed within Washington’s grasp until poor decisions by the American high command led to a clear British victory. With original archival research and a deep knowledge of the terrain, Harris merges the strategic, political, and tactical history of this complex operation into a single compelling account. Complete with original maps, illustrations, and modern photos, and told largely through the words of those who fought there, Germantown is a major contribution to American Revolutionary studies.
Abandoned Address
Author: Gene Pisasale
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 9781432776541
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
Paper says that by the 1980s, the town was abandoned... I cant blame PECO. With all the talk about nuclear meltdowns, people were scared... This looks odd. He pulled out a thin pewter-colored metallic sheet from the box. Its covered with tiny indentations. Natalie rubbed her fingers across the surface. What is it? Natalie finds a dusty old box in the abandoned 18th century town of Fricks Lock in historic Chester County, Pennsylvania. The search to understand its contents takes her and Jim to a museum dedicated to the worlds greatest inventors, the notorious Pennhurst Asylum and the find of the century...
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 9781432776541
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
Paper says that by the 1980s, the town was abandoned... I cant blame PECO. With all the talk about nuclear meltdowns, people were scared... This looks odd. He pulled out a thin pewter-colored metallic sheet from the box. Its covered with tiny indentations. Natalie rubbed her fingers across the surface. What is it? Natalie finds a dusty old box in the abandoned 18th century town of Fricks Lock in historic Chester County, Pennsylvania. The search to understand its contents takes her and Jim to a museum dedicated to the worlds greatest inventors, the notorious Pennhurst Asylum and the find of the century...
Abandoned Ohio
Author: Glenn Morris
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781634990615
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Series statement from publisher's website.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781634990615
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Series statement from publisher's website.
The Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories
Author: Mark Nesbitt
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493043935
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the Keystone State Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Authors Mark Nesbitt and Patty A. Wilson shine a light in the dark corners of Pennsylvania and scare those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From apparitions of fires and soldiers struggling in the cold at Valley Forge, to ghostly children stalking dormitories at Gettysburg College, these stories of strange occurrences are sure to send a chill up your spine. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good read.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493043935
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the Keystone State Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Authors Mark Nesbitt and Patty A. Wilson shine a light in the dark corners of Pennsylvania and scare those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From apparitions of fires and soldiers struggling in the cold at Valley Forge, to ghostly children stalking dormitories at Gettysburg College, these stories of strange occurrences are sure to send a chill up your spine. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good read.