The Ghostly Tales of the Treasure Coast

The Ghostly Tales of the Treasure Coast
Author: Selena Fragassi
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 1
Release: 2022-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1467198765

Ghost stories from Treasure Coast, Florida have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Treasure Coast comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Driftwood Resort and catch a glimpse of past tenants who checked in, but never checked out. Or see a show at the Sunrise Theatre, but expect to be distracted by the specters who call this place home. 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.

The Ghostly Tales of the Treasure Coast

The Ghostly Tales of the Treasure Coast
Author: Selena Fragassi
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2022-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1439675856

Ghost stories from Treasure Coast, Florida have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Treasure Coast comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Visit the Driftwood Resort and catch a glimpse of past tenants who checked in, but never checked out. Or see a show at the Sunrise Theatre, but expect to be distracted by the specters who call this place home. 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.

Ghosts of the Treasure Coast

Ghosts of the Treasure Coast
Author: Patrick S. Mesmer
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2017-09-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439662304

“Spooky tales of vanished sailors, wandering phantoms and lost treasure scattered across the ocean floor” from Florida’s husband and wife ghost hunters (TCPalm). The Treasure Coast is such a popular destination that some choose to never leave. From the spirits of ancient Indians who once inhabited the beaches to the pirates who spied for passing victims from the safety of the inlets and coves, the region is infused with eerie, tragic history. A phantom widow keeps watch from the Boston House window for men long ago lost at sea. Spirits of the victims of a murderous cop linger at the Devil’s Tree, where their bodies were found. The dreaded pirate Black Caesar still steers his ghost ship toward Dead Man’s Point in the St. Lucie Inlet. Authors Patrick and Patricia Mesmer navigate through spooky tales of vanished sailors, wandering phantoms and lost treasure scattered across the ocean floor. Includes photos!

Headhunters on My Doorstep

Headhunters on My Doorstep
Author: J. Maarten Troost
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-06-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1592408737

Follow in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson with J. Maarten Troost, the bestselling author of The Sex Lives of Cannibals. Readers and critics alike adore J. Maarten Troost for his signature wry and witty take on the adventure memoir. Headhunters on My Doorstep chronicles Troost’s return to the South Pacific after his struggle with alcoholism left him numb to life. Deciding to retrace the path once traveled by the author of Treasure Island, Troost follows Robert Louis Stevenson to the Marquesas, the Tuamotus, Tahiti, Kiribati, and Samoa, tumbling from one comic misadventure to another. Headhunters on My Doorstep is a funny yet poignant account of one man’s journey to find himself that will captivate travel writing aficionados, Robert Louis Stevenson fans, and anyone who has ever lost his way.

Best Ghost Tales of South Carolina

Best Ghost Tales of South Carolina
Author: Terrance Zepke
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 1561643068

During the day, residents and visitors alike enjoy the quiet beauty of the peaceful coasts and Lowcountry of South Carolina. But in a state where soldiers fell, slaves died without knowing freedom, and the practice of voodoo is still an open secret, the night is bound to be a bit more exciting. Whether you are an amateur ghost-hunter, a South Carolina buff, or just love a good scare, you will enjoy these tales of ghostly encounters and supernatural happenings. From the bustling streets of Charleston and the graceful old plantations, to the foreboding coastal forts and the darkest heart of the swamps, spirits and creatures seem to lurk in every corner.

Haunted Eastern Shore

Haunted Eastern Shore
Author: Mindie Burgoyne
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2009-09-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 1625852851

Terrifying tales of the ghosts that roam the marshes, swamps, and waterways of the nine counties on Maryland’s eastern shore. They walk beside the murky waters of the Chesapeake Bay, linger among the fetid swamps and roam the manor halls. These are the tormented souls who refuse to leave the sites of their demise. From pitiless smugglers to reluctant brides, the ghostly figures of the Eastern Shore are at once terrifying and tragic. Mindie Burgoyne takes readers on a spine-tingling journey as she recounts the grisly events at the Cosden Murder Farm and the infamous legend of Patty Cannon. Tread the foggy lanes of Kent Manor Inn and linger among Revolutionary War dead to discover the otherworldly occupants of Maryland’s most haunted shore. Includes photos! “A compilation of tales of hauntings and mysteries in the Eastern Shore area . . .The response to the book was so overwhelming, Burgoyne began organizing bus tours that travel to the sites, allowing her fans to see firsthand the location of the hauntings.” —Cumberland Times-News

The Smugglers Ghost

The Smugglers Ghost
Author: Steve Lamb
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2015-01-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781505720396

Marijuana turned a Florida teen into a millionaire fugitive

The Ghostly Tales of Connecticut

The Ghostly Tales of Connecticut
Author: Ellie O'Ryan
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1467198099

Ghost stories from America's Nutmeg State have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Connecticut's haunted history and local legends come to life--even when the main players are dead. Discover the headless horseman of Canton, learn about the witches of Nineveh Falls, and come see about a pirate's curse. 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.

Spooky Oregon

Spooky Oregon
Author: S. E. Schlosser
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2009-08-25
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0762756233

Oregon folklore traditions are kept alive in 25 expert retellings of hauntings and strange happenings by master storyteller S. E. Schlosser and through artist Paul Hoffman’s evocative illustrations.

Pirates & Smugglers of the Treasure Coast

Pirates & Smugglers of the Treasure Coast
Author: Patrick S. Mesmer & Patricia Mesmer
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467141798

For hundreds of years, colorful characters and criminals used the myriad coves and inlets along the Treasure Coast for illicit commerce. From the early days of privateer Henry Jennings to the notorious Prohibition exploits of the Ashley Gang, these sandy shores have been a refuge for those looking to trade on the dark side of the law. Legendary tales of Don Pedro Gibert, Spanish Marie and Al Capone all contribute to the lore of a region that is home to buried treasure and family crime empires. Join historians Patrick and Patricia Mesmer on a journey through the Sunshine State's shadowy past.