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Author | : Mary Labatt |
Publisher | : Kids Can Press Ltd |
Total Pages | : 122 |
Release | : 1999-09 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781550746365 |
Sam: Dog Detective is back in a ghostly adventure that occurs during summer vacation at a spooky old mansion built by a pirate.
Author | : Mary Labatt |
Publisher | : Turtleback |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1999-01-01 |
Genre | : Dogs |
ISBN | : 9780613215893 |
While on their summer vacation, Jennie and Beth discover that the house Jennie's parents have rented is haunted by a pirate and trouble ensues when Sam, the dog detective, convinces them to search for the buried treasure.
Author | : Brian Hicks |
Publisher | : Ballantine Books |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2005-06-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0345466659 |
On December 4th, 1872, a 100-foot brigantine was discovered drifting through the North Atlantic without a soul on board. Not a sign of struggle, not a shred of damage, no ransacked cargo—and not a trace of the captain, his wife and daughter, or the crew. What happened on board the ghost ship Mary Celeste has baffled and tantalized the world for 130 years. In his stunning new book, award-winning journalist Brian Hicks plumbs the depths of this fabled nautical mystery and finally uncovers the truth. The Mary Celeste was cursed as soon as she was launched on the Bay of Fundy in the spring of 1861. Her first captain died before completing the maiden voyage. In London she accidentally rammed and sank an English brig. Later she was abandoned after a storm drove her ashore at Cape Breton. But somehow the ship was recovered and refitted, and in the autumn of 1872 she fell to the reluctant command of a seasoned mariner named Benjamin Spooner Briggs. It was Briggs who was at the helm when the Mary Celeste sailed into history. In Brian Hicks’s skilled hands, the story of the Mary Celeste becomes the quintessential tale of men lost at sea. Hicks vividly recreates the events leading up to the crew’s disappearance and then unfolds the complicated and bizarre aftermath—the dark suspicions that fell on the officers of the ship that intercepted her; the farcical Admiralty Court salvage hearing in Gibraltar; the wild myths that circulated after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published a thinly disguised short story sensationalizing the mystery. Everything from a voodoo curse to an alien abduction has been hauled out to explain the fate of the Mary Celeste. But, as Brian Hicks reveals, the truth is actually grounded in the combined tragedies of human error and bad luck. The story of the Mary Celeste acquired yet another twist in 2001, when a team of divers funded by novelist Clive Cussler located the wreck in a coral reef off Haiti. Written with the suspense of a thriller and the vivid accuracy of the best popular history, Ghost Ship tells the unforgettable true story of the most famous and most fascinating maritime mystery of all time.
Author | : Valerie Martin |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2015-02-03 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0307739546 |
1872: the American merchant vessel Mary Celeste is discovered adrift off the coast of Spain. Her cargo is intact and there is no sign of struggle, but her crew has disappeared, never to be found. As news of the derelict ghost ship spreads, the Mary Celeste captures imaginations around the world—from a Philadelphia spiritualist medium named Violet Petra to an unknown young writer named Arthur Conan Doyle. In a haunted, death-obsessed age, the Mary Celeste is by turns a provocative mystery, an inspiration to creativity, and the tragic story of a family doomed by the sea. Based on actual events, spanning seas and continents, life and death, The Ghost of the Mary Celeste is a spellbinding exploration of love, nature, and the fictions that pass as truth.
Author | : Brian Hicks |
Publisher | : Ballantine Books |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2004-06-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0345478355 |
On December 4th, 1872, a 100-foot brigantine was discovered drifting through the North Atlantic without a soul on board. Not a sign of struggle, not a shred of damage, no ransacked cargo—and not a trace of the captain, his wife and daughter, or the crew. What happened on board the ghost ship Mary Celeste has baffled and tantalized the world for 130 years. In his stunning new book, award-winning journalist Brian Hicks plumbs the depths of this fabled nautical mystery and finally uncovers the truth. The Mary Celeste was cursed as soon as she was launched on the Bay of Fundy in the spring of 1861. Her first captain died before completing the maiden voyage. In London she accidentally rammed and sank an English brig. Later she was abandoned after a storm drove her ashore at Cape Breton. But somehow the ship was recovered and refitted, and in the autumn of 1872 she fell to the reluctant command of a seasoned mariner named Benjamin Spooner Briggs. It was Briggs who was at the helm when the Mary Celeste sailed into history. In Brian Hicks’s skilled hands, the story of the Mary Celeste becomes the quintessential tale of men lost at sea. Hicks vividly recreates the events leading up to the crew’s disappearance and then unfolds the complicated and bizarre aftermath—the dark suspicions that fell on the officers of the ship that intercepted her; the farcical Admiralty Court salvage hearing in Gibraltar; the wild myths that circulated after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published a thinly disguised short story sensationalizing the mystery. Everything from a voodoo curse to an alien abduction has been hauled out to explain the fate of the Mary Celeste. But, as Brian Hicks reveals, the truth is actually grounded in the combined tragedies of human error and bad luck. The story of the Mary Celeste acquired yet another twist in 2001, when a team of divers funded by novelist Clive Cussler located the wreck in a coral reef off Haiti. Written with the suspense of a thriller and the vivid accuracy of the best popular history, Ghost Ship tells the unforgettable true story of the most famous and most fascinating maritime mystery of all time.
Author | : Robert J Dornan |
Publisher | : Robert J Dornan |
Total Pages | : 453 |
Release | : 2024-07-28 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : |
In the silent whispers of night, when shadows cloak the world and an unsettling stillness hangs in the air, a lost realm awaits where past and present intertwine. This is a realm where echoes of bygone eras linger, the unfulfilled and forgotten roam freely, and the unseen make their presence known in the most chilling ways. "100 True and Terrifying Ghost Stories" offers a haunting invitation into this spectral world. This book is a compendium of the uncanny and unexplained, presenting a diverse collection of spectral encounters from across the globe— from China to America, Peru to London. These are true events that defy logical explanation and challenge our understanding of reality. Within these pages, you will meet spirits that wander ancient castles and bloody battlefields, phantoms haunting suburban homes and bustling city streets, and apparitions manifesting in unexpected places. Encounters range from mildly unsettling to downright terrifying, featuring playful poltergeists and vengeful wraiths. Each narrative offers a glimpse into a world where the ordinary and extraordinary collide, and the living and the dead share a tenuous coexistence. So, turn the page, and let the journey begin. But be warned: once you enter the world of the supernatural, you may find it hard to leave. The spirits within these pages are waiting to tell their stories, and they have been waiting for someone like you to listen.
Author | : Anita Nahta Amin |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 33 |
Release | : 2022 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1666320641 |
In 1872, the Mary Celeste merchant ship set sail from New York, bound for Italy. About a month later, it was spotted adrift in the ocean. The crew had vanished. The ship's charts were found scattered, and crew members' belongings were still onboard. The lifeboat was missing. What happened to the crew? Explore the theories behind the crew's disappearance and why it has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
Author | : George Allan England |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 1919 |
Genre | : American fiction |
ISBN | : |
Slashed across the copper bowl of sunset, the jagged silhouette of tawny-shouldered mountains, fringed with areca-palms in black fretwork against the swift-fading glow, divided the tropic sky. Above, day yet lingered. Below, night's dim shroud, here and there spangled with glow-lights still or moving, had already folded earth in its obscurity. Down from that mountain crest the descending slopes fell through grove and plantation to the drowned paddy-fields and to the miasmatic swamps, brooded by settling mists like thin, white breath of ghosts that in this Malay land all men gave faith to.
Author | : Thomas Jacob |
Publisher | : Thomas Jacob |
Total Pages | : 18 |
Release | : 2024-07-23 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
In the vast expanse of the 19th-century Atlantic, a chilling enigma unfolded that would forever haunt maritime history. The Mary Celeste, a seemingly ordinary merchant ship, became a vessel of enduring mystery when it was discovered adrift and deserted in 1872. "The Scary True Story of Mary Celeste: The Mysterious Ghost Ship" delves into the heart of this captivating enigma, tracing the ship's troubled past, the ill-fated voyage, and the baffling circumstances surrounding the disappearance of its crew. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this book explores the various theories that have emerged over the years, from piracy and mutiny to natural disasters and supernatural events. It examines the evidence, both physical and circumstantial, and delves into the lives of the crew members, painting a poignant picture of their hopes, dreams, and ultimate fate. This is not just a story about a ship; it's a tale of human resilience, the power of the unknown, and the enduring fascination with the mysteries of the sea. It's a chilling reminder that even in the age of technology, nature still holds many secrets, and some events may simply defy explanation. Whether you're a history buff, a maritime enthusiast, or simply intrigued by unsolved mysteries, "The Scary True Story of Mary Celeste: The Mysterious Ghost Ship" will transport you to a bygone era, where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, and the ocean whispers tales of the unexplained. Prepare to be captivated by a story that has haunted and intrigued generations, a chilling reminder that the truth is often stranger than fiction.
Author | : Robert C. Belyk |
Publisher | : TouchWood Editions |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2011-07-06 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 1926971183 |
The famous Victoria ghost who appeared to a tour group listening to her story, the little boy playing with a red ball in Nanaimo, the phantom “helper” in a restaurant kitchen – these are among the true stories in Robert Belyk’s new Ghosts. Encounters with entities from a different reality do occur in the rational, modern world; the experiences collected here range from the colonial days to the year 2000. Many ghosts haunt private houses, but some are associated with public places and buildings, such as Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, the Vancouver General Hospital and the Qualicum Heritage Inn on Vancouver Island. Ghosts: True Tales of Eerie Encounters is an expanded and updated collection of stories , some of which first appeared in Ghosts: True Stories from British Columbia.