The Ghostly Tales of Coeur d'Alene

The Ghostly Tales of Coeur d'Alene
Author: Ms. Deb A. Cuyle
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2023-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1439678774

Ghost stories from America’s Silver Valley have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Coeur d’Alene and the Silver Valley! Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know there is a ghost boy who welcomes guests at the Roosevelt Inn? Or that a spooky statue at Farragut State Park seems to watch you as you walk by? Can you believe that ghosts still take the stage at a theater in Wallace? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Coeur d’Alene and the Silver Valley forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

The Ghostly Tales of Snohomish

The Ghostly Tales of Snohomish
Author: Deborah Cuyle
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 71
Release: 2021-08-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1439673470

Ghost stories from Snohomish have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Snohomish comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Climb up Fiddler's Bluff and hear the scratchy tunes played by a musically challenged phantom. Visit the Cabbage Patch restaurant for a slice of pie and see if a ghostly girl tries to get to your dessert before you. Throughout Snohomish meet the ghosts of soldiers, pioneers, policemen, and even a librarian who loved the town so much they wouldn't leave, even after death. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Wicked Coeur d'Alene

Wicked Coeur d'Alene
Author: Deborah Cuyle
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467149128

Despite its inviting splendor, Coeur d'Alene was home to violent conflict and lascivious mischief in its earliest years. Newspapers echo accounts of desperate gamblers, prostitutes and prospectors who did everything they could to secure their own future--at all costs. Town druggist Mr. Salis Smith concocted medicine composed of 50 percent alcohol mixed with cocaine or opium for the despondent. Characters like Bootleg Mary or murderous Fatty Carroll, notorious for employing shallow graves, populate dark tales of hushed murders, illegal gambling and corrupt politics. From bloody mining disputes to outlaw train robberies, author Deborah Cuyle recounts the sordid, salacious and sinful sides of Lake City's past.

Ghosts of Coeur d'Alene and the Silver Valley

Ghosts of Coeur d'Alene and the Silver Valley
Author: Deborah Cuyle
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2020-08-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439670358

Spirits of pioneers who risked their lives in search of fortune still roam the old buildings in the Silver Valley. The ghosts of a young boy and teacher actively wander the halls of The Roosevelt Inn. A prisoner of war haunts the old fort where his torture and killing took place. Still waiting for her lover's return, an expectant spirit haunts her favorite room in the Jameson Hotel. The skeletons of unfortunate soldiers lie where Fatty Carrol buried their bodies so long ago, and the phantoms of restless miners still linger in abandoned mines. Author Deborah Cuyle reveals Coeur d'Alene and the greater Silver Valley's fascinating haunted history and the souls that refuse to leave.

Ghosts and Legends of Spokane

Ghosts and Legends of Spokane
Author: Deborah Cuyle
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2021
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467146358

Spokane is brimming with haunted buildings and shades reluctant to leave their beloved city. Patsy and Mary Clark have refused to leave their glorious mansion even after their passing, and the ghost of Ellen, who plunged to her death from a skylight in 1920, still whispers to current guests at the extravagant Davenport Hotel. In Greenwood Cemetery, a set of haunted stairs attracts visitors who come to see if the spirits will prevent them from reaching the top. Join author Deborah Coyle as she explores the Lilac City's haunted landmarks and the colorful stories of its former residents.

Murder & Mayhem in Coeur d'Alene and the Silver Valley

Murder & Mayhem in Coeur d'Alene and the Silver Valley
Author: Deborah Cuyle
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2022-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467149136

Murder & Mayhem in Coeur d'Alene and the Silver Valley uncovers pain and punishment in the panhandle Northern Idaho's natural beauty shrouds tales of gamblers, prostitutes and violent prospectors. Illegal gambling, excessive drinking and vicious disputes were commonplace from Coeur d'Alene to Kellogg. Bordellos lined the streets, and some tempted soldiers mysteriously never returned to Fort Sherman. Former Wallace Mayor Rossi shot a man in cold blood in front of numerous witnesses and was somehow found not guilty. One mining dispute led to the gruesome murder of Idaho's ex-Governor Steunenberg. Legendary Wyatt Earp lived in the valley, until he got caught claim jumping in Murray. Author Deb Cuyle exposes accounts of Coeur d'Alene and the Silver Valley's debauchery, secrets and sin.

Haunted Southwest Montana

Haunted Southwest Montana
Author: Ms. Deb A. Cuyle
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2023-05-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439677816

Phantoms in Paradise! Southwestern Montana boasts a bloody past that produces a persistent paranormal presence. In 1899, drunken Charles Sheppard murdered John Benson with a fence post in Deer Lodge and threw his body into the river. Some still witness the bloody apparition of a man on the water's edge. The spirit of Doctor John Singleton Meade still roams his Hotel Meade in the renowned Ghost Town of Bannack. The old Montana State Prison, now a museum, is tormented with residual energy from multiple executions, riots and violent deaths. Beset by an unsolved murder, a famous ghost town and a haunted bed & breakfast, Gunslinger Gulch attracts thousands each year to Anaconda. Author Deborah Cuyle collects tales of haunted hotels, ghostly residents and gruesome events from Dillion, Philipsburg, Garnet and more.

Haunted Homeland

Haunted Homeland
Author: Michael Norman
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2008-09-16
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780765321596

Covering the places, the people, and the things that belong to the earthbound realm of the fantastic, this latest volume of the Haunted America series contains supernatural folklore that has been passed down for generations.