The Big Book of Nevada Ghost Stories

The Big Book of Nevada Ghost Stories
Author: Janice Oberding
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2023-08-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1493073478

Time has all but forgotten the tragic tales of those who have passed through Nevada, but their spirits remain. As arguably the most haunted state in the nation, Nevada has more than its share of ghosts with intriguing stories and historical connections. Among them is the unfortunate gangster, Bugsy Siegel who died in Beverly Hills only to return to his old stomping grounds, the Flamingo Las Vegas; Julia Bulette, the ill-fated prostitute who was slaughtered in her bed on a cold January morning in 1867; and the many haunted houses in Reno, their owners forever tied to their homes, refusing to depart.

Haunted Nevada

Haunted Nevada
Author: Janice Oberding
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013-08-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0811712389

The Silver State's most bizarre and creepy stories of paranormal activity, including . . . The Lost City outside Las Vegas Lynching apparitions on downtown Reno's Wedding Ring Bridge The haunted Goldfield Hotel The cursed airbase in Tonopah Apparitions of celebrities at Cal Neva Resort in Lake Tahoe, including Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and gangster Sam Giancana

The Big Book of California Ghost Stories

The Big Book of California Ghost Stories
Author: Janice Oberding
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2021-09-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1493058630

Few states can rival California in terms of natural beauty and exciting history. But nearly three centuries of violent crime, sickness, greed, and murder have tarnished the Golden State and made it ripe for ghosts and hauntings. From the Spanish priests who founded the first missions in their quest to bring Christianity to the Native people of the region, to the ill-fated Donner Party committing acts of cannibalism in order to survive. This book explores the most famous ghost stories from California’s past (dating back to the 18th century) with spine-tingling details that will delight readers.

The Big Book of Texas Ghost Stories

The Big Book of Texas Ghost Stories
Author: Alan Brown
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0811748537

The best ghost stories from the Lone Star State, including . . . • Spirits of the Alamo • The Black Hope Horror • Hauntings at the Driskill Hotel • The legend of El Muerto • Woman Hollering Creek • Stampede Mesa

The Big Book of Oregon Ghost Stories

The Big Book of Oregon Ghost Stories
Author: Janice Oberding
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2022-08-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1493066676

As the dense coastal fog rolls in to blanket the shoreline in gloomy silence, one thing becomes very clear. Oregon is a state in which ghosts roam. Not only here on the coast but in the lush green inland regions as well. Oregon is the ninth largest state in the US, and is one of contrasts. From the fertile Willamette Valley with its hundreds of wineries to its rugged coastline; from its twenty-two feet tall Pioneer statue, known affectionately as Gold Man, sitting atop the state capital in Salem to its ghost towns, Oregon is a state of stark beauty, hauntings, and history. Ghosts linger for any number of reasons. Those who’ve stayed in Oregon range from millionaires who refuse to move from their mansions, lonely cemetery inhabitants, those attached to local theaters, saloons and hotels to ladies of the evening who made the wrong life and death decisions. Their reasons for staying put are as varied as there are rose bushes in the state.

The Big Book of Missouri Ghost Stories

The Big Book of Missouri Ghost Stories
Author: Troy Taylor
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2019-07-17
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1493043854

Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the Show Me State Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Author Troy Taylor shines a light in the dark corners of Missouri and scares those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From a headless ghost who stalks the aptly named “Murder Rocks”, to a large hairy monster that roams the banks of the Missouri River, there’s no shortage of bone-chilling tales to keep you up at night. It’s even rumored that the devil himself came to St. Louis in 1949, but nobody knows for sure if he ever left. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good read.

The Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories

The Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories
Author: Mark Nesbitt
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2019-07-17
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1493043935

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.

Ghosts and Legends of Nevada's Highway 50

Ghosts and Legends of Nevada's Highway 50
Author: Janice Oberding
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2018-09-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439665095

The 287-mile stretch of highway that runs east to west across Nevada's desert is billed as the "Loneliest Road in America." But those who explore it find there is plenty to discover along the way in the towns of Austin, Eureka, Ely, Fallon and Fernley. Every one of these places has its own unique history, ghosts and stories to tell. From the sordid lynching of Richard Jennings to the humorous legend about a famous sack of flour, author Janice Oberding treks across Highway 50 seeking spirits and uncovering the tales of Singing Sand Mountain, the Red-Headed Giants, the Giroux Mine Disaster and many more.

Haunted Las Vegas

Haunted Las Vegas
Author: Paul W. Papa
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0762789107

Famous phantoms, strange occurrences, unique places, and the ghoulish faces of Sin City What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas . . . including the ghosts, unexplained phenomena, and other spooky happenings. The strip is much more than bright lights, gambling, wild shows, and quick marriage ceremonies. Haunted Las Vegas reveals the true mysteries of Sin City and brings the old legends to life in a chilling way. The Flamingo: Listed as one of the ten most haunted sites in America by the Wall Street Journal, the Flamingo Hotel is home to the ghost of Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel. A known gangster, Bugsy is often called the man who invented Las Vegas. Even though he was killed in Hollywood, his ghost reportedly lives at the Flamingo. The Demon Swing: In the dead of the night, many people reportedly see smoke or mist surrounding Fox Ridge Park, home of the boy ghost on the demon swing. It is unknown how his ghost ended up in the park, but beware of this unfriendly boy—he is known to push people off the swings.

Spooky Texas

Spooky Texas
Author: S. E. Schlosser
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2008-08-13
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1461746442

Suitably, hauntings and paranormal happenings in the Lone Star state are larger than life. Included in this must-read collection are tales of the ghost lights of Marfa, the werewolf of Elroy, and the Devil’s brand in the eternal roundup of El Paso. Your hair will stand on end as you read about the mysteries and lore in Spooky Texas.