Author: Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 146714200X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
"The sweltering heat of the Florida sun breaks as a chill runs down your spine. A dark shadow looms from a nearby tourist trap--you didn't expect to find this kind of shade in Florida. Check in at The Biltmore in Coral Gables to spot the ghost of slain Fatty Walsh roaming the thirteenth floor. Sit down for a meal with the spirit of Ethel Allen at Ashley's Restaurant in Rockledge. Visit haunted graveyards, museums, parks and battlefields. Hear macabre stories of spectral pirates, gangsters, witches and madmen. From phantasmagoric packs of Madam McCoy's girls in Pensacola to the ghostly clacking of Hemingway's typewriter in the Keys, Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz lead brave readers along Florida's border with the great beyond."--Page [4] of cover.
Creepy Florida: Phantom Pirates, the Hog Island Witch, the Demented Doctor at the Don Vicente and More
Author: Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 146714200X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
"The sweltering heat of the Florida sun breaks as a chill runs down your spine. A dark shadow looms from a nearby tourist trap--you didn't expect to find this kind of shade in Florida. Check in at The Biltmore in Coral Gables to spot the ghost of slain Fatty Walsh roaming the thirteenth floor. Sit down for a meal with the spirit of Ethel Allen at Ashley's Restaurant in Rockledge. Visit haunted graveyards, museums, parks and battlefields. Hear macabre stories of spectral pirates, gangsters, witches and madmen. From phantasmagoric packs of Madam McCoy's girls in Pensacola to the ghostly clacking of Hemingway's typewriter in the Keys, Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz lead brave readers along Florida's border with the great beyond."--Page [4] of cover.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 146714200X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
"The sweltering heat of the Florida sun breaks as a chill runs down your spine. A dark shadow looms from a nearby tourist trap--you didn't expect to find this kind of shade in Florida. Check in at The Biltmore in Coral Gables to spot the ghost of slain Fatty Walsh roaming the thirteenth floor. Sit down for a meal with the spirit of Ethel Allen at Ashley's Restaurant in Rockledge. Visit haunted graveyards, museums, parks and battlefields. Hear macabre stories of spectral pirates, gangsters, witches and madmen. From phantasmagoric packs of Madam McCoy's girls in Pensacola to the ghostly clacking of Hemingway's typewriter in the Keys, Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz lead brave readers along Florida's border with the great beyond."--Page [4] of cover.
Freaky Florida: The Wonderhouse, the Devil’s Tree, the Shaman of Philippe Park and More
Author: Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 146714035X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Every year, tens of millions of people flock to Florida for its sunny beaches and world-famous tourist attractions. Most never learn about the strange and unusual locations just off the beaten path. In the beautiful Florida Caverns, a second Rip Van Winkle was woken from one hundred years of sleep. The Green Swamp is home to murders, monsters and mysteries galore. A shining castle made of recycled material, built by an artist like no others, gleams within a Florida swamp. A spectral horse heralds tragedy and caused a notorious scandal in a central Florida city. Join Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz as they share tales of Florida's myths, monsters, massacres and legends and the hidden history behind them.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 146714035X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Every year, tens of millions of people flock to Florida for its sunny beaches and world-famous tourist attractions. Most never learn about the strange and unusual locations just off the beaten path. In the beautiful Florida Caverns, a second Rip Van Winkle was woken from one hundred years of sleep. The Green Swamp is home to murders, monsters and mysteries galore. A shining castle made of recycled material, built by an artist like no others, gleams within a Florida swamp. A spectral horse heralds tragedy and caused a notorious scandal in a central Florida city. Join Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz as they share tales of Florida's myths, monsters, massacres and legends and the hidden history behind them.
Devil at the Crossroads
Author: Olive Etchells
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 156947592X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
The third in the DCI Channon series set in Cornwall.
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 156947592X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
The third in the DCI Channon series set in Cornwall.
Eerie Florida
Author: Mark Muncy
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439662312
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
The author of Freaky Florida shares a unique guide to the state’s strangest attractions—from Florida Bigfoot to lost cemeteries, UFO sightings and more. Most people know Florida as the land of endless sunny beaches, Disney World, and NASA shuttle launches. But the state is also home to many hidden mysteries, eerie legends, and tales of bizarre creatures. In Eerie Florida, author Mark Muncy and photographer Kari Schultz provide a unique guide to these truly unique sites across the Sunshine State. The Everglades is home to the elusive Skunk Ape—also known as Florida Bigfoot—a strange bipedal creature recognized by its odor. An uncanny doll reputed to have a life of its own greets visitors in a Florida Keys museum. An ancient monster is reported to roam the rivers in the northeast corners of the state, and in South Florida, a man built Coral Castle—also known as America's Stonehenge—via mysterious means. Join Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz as they uncover the history behind the state's creepiest stories and unusual locations.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439662312
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
The author of Freaky Florida shares a unique guide to the state’s strangest attractions—from Florida Bigfoot to lost cemeteries, UFO sightings and more. Most people know Florida as the land of endless sunny beaches, Disney World, and NASA shuttle launches. But the state is also home to many hidden mysteries, eerie legends, and tales of bizarre creatures. In Eerie Florida, author Mark Muncy and photographer Kari Schultz provide a unique guide to these truly unique sites across the Sunshine State. The Everglades is home to the elusive Skunk Ape—also known as Florida Bigfoot—a strange bipedal creature recognized by its odor. An uncanny doll reputed to have a life of its own greets visitors in a Florida Keys museum. An ancient monster is reported to roam the rivers in the northeast corners of the state, and in South Florida, a man built Coral Castle—also known as America's Stonehenge—via mysterious means. Join Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz as they uncover the history behind the state's creepiest stories and unusual locations.
The Ghostly Tales of Colorado's Front Range
Author: Shelli Timmons
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439672377
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Welcome to the spooky streets of Colorado's Front Range! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that in an old courthouse, a ghostly little boy loves to leave handprints -- on the ceiling? Or that the old mining tunnels beneath many towns are haunted? Can you believe that two disembodied heads float through the Capitol building in Denver? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Colorado's Front Range, and have you sleeping with the light on!?????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439672377
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Welcome to the spooky streets of Colorado's Front Range! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that in an old courthouse, a ghostly little boy loves to leave handprints -- on the ceiling? Or that the old mining tunnels beneath many towns are haunted? Can you believe that two disembodied heads float through the Capitol building in Denver? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Colorado's Front Range, and have you sleeping with the light on!?????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Haunted Florida
Author: Catherine Lower
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811740625
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Supernatural tales from Florida, a state rife with eerie occurrences and ghostly denizens.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811740625
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Supernatural tales from Florida, a state rife with eerie occurrences and ghostly denizens.
Doctor Who and the Sea-devils
Author: Malcolm Hulke
Publisher: W H Allen
ISBN: 9780491029544
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Publisher: W H Allen
ISBN: 9780491029544
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Legends & Lore of East Tennessee
Author: Shane S. Simmons
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439657319
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Author Shane Simmons explores tales of bravery, lore and bizarre customs within the East Tennessee region. The mountains of East Tennessee are chock full of unique folklore passed down through generations. Locals spin age-old yarns of legends like Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone and Dragging Canoe. Stories of snake-handling churches and the myths behind the death crown superstitions dot the landscape. The mysteries surrounding the Sensabaugh Tunnel still haunt residents.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439657319
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Author Shane Simmons explores tales of bravery, lore and bizarre customs within the East Tennessee region. The mountains of East Tennessee are chock full of unique folklore passed down through generations. Locals spin age-old yarns of legends like Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone and Dragging Canoe. Stories of snake-handling churches and the myths behind the death crown superstitions dot the landscape. The mysteries surrounding the Sensabaugh Tunnel still haunt residents.
New Mexico Book of the Undead
Author: Ray John de Aragón
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 162585269X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
New Mexico is a land of shadow and mystery. From the old coal mines near Raton and the isolation of Isleta Pueblo to the peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and beyond, ghouls and spirits lie in wait. Witches transform into vampire bats, werewolves howl and the undead rise with the light of the moon. La Llorona walks the banks of rivers and roads, her legendary and mournful cries terrifying any who cross her path. They are stories passed down by the fearless Comancheros, devoted Franciscan monks, fierce ciboleros and others to the present day as warnings of the evil in the world. In a captivating exploration of New Mexico's most fearful tales, Ray John de Aragon recounts stories from the state's rich and spine-chilling cultural folklore.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 162585269X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
New Mexico is a land of shadow and mystery. From the old coal mines near Raton and the isolation of Isleta Pueblo to the peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and beyond, ghouls and spirits lie in wait. Witches transform into vampire bats, werewolves howl and the undead rise with the light of the moon. La Llorona walks the banks of rivers and roads, her legendary and mournful cries terrifying any who cross her path. They are stories passed down by the fearless Comancheros, devoted Franciscan monks, fierce ciboleros and others to the present day as warnings of the evil in the world. In a captivating exploration of New Mexico's most fearful tales, Ray John de Aragon recounts stories from the state's rich and spine-chilling cultural folklore.
Florida Lore: The Barefoot Mailman, Cowboy Bone Mizell, the Tallahassee Witch and Other Tales
Author: Caren Schnur Neile
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467137820
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Florida boasts mysterious tales that stretch back more than twelve thousand years. Dive into the lives of the proud Wakulla Pocahontas and the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge. Meet local lawbreakers like John Ashley, as well as transplants like Ma Barker and Al Capone. Stalk stumpy gators or Hogzilla as they prowl Florida's swamps and suburbs. Discover the quintessential Cracker cowboy and the Barefoot Mailman, plus the origin of names like Boca Raton and Orlando. Storyteller Caren Neile, PhD, shares myths, legends and folktales that reflect the diversity of characters and cultures that make Florida such a fascinating place.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467137820
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Florida boasts mysterious tales that stretch back more than twelve thousand years. Dive into the lives of the proud Wakulla Pocahontas and the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge. Meet local lawbreakers like John Ashley, as well as transplants like Ma Barker and Al Capone. Stalk stumpy gators or Hogzilla as they prowl Florida's swamps and suburbs. Discover the quintessential Cracker cowboy and the Barefoot Mailman, plus the origin of names like Boca Raton and Orlando. Storyteller Caren Neile, PhD, shares myths, legends and folktales that reflect the diversity of characters and cultures that make Florida such a fascinating place.