Lemp

Lemp
Author: Stephen P. Walker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2019
Genre: Brewing industry
ISBN: 9780578481128

The History and Haunting of Lemp Mansion

The History and Haunting of Lemp Mansion
Author: Rebecca F Pittman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 550
Release: 2015-03-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578160092

Thought to be one of the most bizarre stories in history, this saga of one of America's wealthiest families, and the leading Beer Barons in the Gilded Age, is one stranger than fiction. The story of the Lemp family is one of privilege, opulence, fame, and tragedy. Four members of the family died by gunshot wounds--three by suicide, a fourth under mysterious circumstances that has St. Louis tongues still waging today--95 years after the event took place. Take a peek through the keyhole of Lemp Mansion and discover her darkest secrets, and what makes her today one of the most-haunted houses, not only in St. Louis, but in the world.

Ghostland

Ghostland
Author: Colin Dickey
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2016
Genre: Ghosts
ISBN: 1101980192

An intellectual feast for fans of offbeat history, Ghostland takes readers on a road trip through some of the country's most infamously haunted places--and deep into the dark side of our history.

St. Louis Boo!

St. Louis Boo!
Author: Carolyn Mueller
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1681060108

Real-life ghost stories from the streets of St. Louis come to life on the pages of St. Louis Boo. Meet "The Spirit of St. Louis," a friendly, little ghost who takes readers on a spook-tacular adventure from the haunted Lemp Mansion to historic Bellefontaine Cemetery. "The Spirit" introduces us to three ghosts who roam the neighborhood of West Cabanne Place and the scary spooks who haunt the Newstead Avenue Police Station. These ghosts stories may give you goosebumps, but don't worry, just stick with "The Spirit of St. Louis" and you won't be too scared!

American Hauntings

American Hauntings
Author: Troy Taylor
Publisher: Whitechapel Productions
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2017-04-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781892523990

From the mediums of Spiritualism's golden age to the ghost hunters of the modern era, Taylor shines a light on the phantasms and frauds of the past, the first researchers who dared to investigate the unknown, and the stories and events that galvanized the pubic and created the paranormal field that we know today.

The History and Haunting of the Stanley Hotel, 2nd Edition

The History and Haunting of the Stanley Hotel, 2nd Edition
Author: Rebecca F. Pittman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2015-07-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692483169

The History and Haunting of the Stanley Hotel, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive look at one of the most-haunted venues in the world. Created by F.O. Stanley, the genius behind the Stanley Steamer Motor Car, the 1909 hotel inspired horror writer Stephen King in 1974 to write his blockbuster book, The Shining, which later spawned two movie versions. With new interviews, an expanded section on King's thoughts about the hotel and his works, current stories about the paranormal activity occurring at the Stanley Hotel on a daily basis, and ghost photos that will surprise you, this is one-stop shopping for all things Stanley. Also included is a Ghost Hunter's Guide and a section about what constitutes a haunting, today's ghost hunting technology and more.

The History and Haunting of Lizzie Borden

The History and Haunting of Lizzie Borden
Author: Rebecca F. Pittman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 827
Release: 2016-11-15
Genre: Murder
ISBN: 9780998369204

The brutal murders of Abby and Andrew Borden on August 4, 1892, is still America's biggest unsolved murder mystery. Now, for the first time, evidence of a second murder plot, identities of key players, and never-before-seen photos of Lizzie's Maplecroft. Reports of hauntings at the Lizzie Borden B&B, how the hatchet was broken, and much more. Come...peek through the keyhole at the bizarre world of Lizzie Borden.

Haunted St. Louis

Haunted St. Louis
Author: Troy Taylor
Publisher: Whitechapel Productions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781892523204

St. Louis ghosts, legends & lore! Welcome to Haunted St. Louis ... one of the grand cities of the Mississippi River, the gateway to the western frontier and a very haunted place! This is no mere book of ghost stories by a page-turning account of how history and hauntings have shaped the city, from the early days to the 1904 World's Fair, the bloodbath of Prohibition and beyond. Taylor plunges the reader headlong into the mysterious past, violent history and bloody deeds of this great city, intertwining these events with tales of ghosts, hauntings and the unsolved!

The History and Haunting of Salem

The History and Haunting of Salem
Author: Rebecca F. Pittman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 648
Release: 2019-09-24
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780998369228

In 1692, a small village in Salem, Massachusetts, was suddenly attacked by the specters of flying witches and all manner of evil. A group of young girls began "crying out" against their neighbors and family members. By the time it was over, nineteen people were hanged, one man crushed to death, and five succumbed to the ordeal of imprisonment. Today, despite the plague of witchcraft that had inflicted England, we still look at this one isolated incident of hysteria and madness, and ask "How did this happen?" This book offers answers to that question, along with exclusive interviews with the Salem Witch Trials top experts. A focus on the paranormal activity happening in Salem is offered in The Haunting Section. You will also find a nod to Hocus Pocus and other movies. Rebecca F. Pittman is a best-selling author of 13 books, including The History & Haunting of Lizzie Borden, The History and Haunting of Salem, and many more. Her love of mysteries has found her on multiple TV and radio programs.Her website is www.rebeccafpittmanbooks.com .

America's Most Haunted Hotels

America's Most Haunted Hotels
Author: Jamie Davis Whitmer
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2016-10-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738750107

Phantom footsteps pace the stairs at the Myrtles Plantation. A seductive spirit tugs on the sheets at the Copper Queen. Ghost children whisper and giggle at the Kehoe House. Journey into the mysterious world of haunted hotels, where uninvited guests roam the halls, supernatural sounds ring throughout the rooms, and chills run along the spines of those who dare to check in for the night. Join Jamie Davis Whitmer, author of Haunted Asylums, Prisons, and Sanatoriums, as she explores some of the most haunted hotels across the United States. From the Jerome Grand Hotel in Arizona to the Palmer House in Minnesota, each hotel is discussed in great detail, covering everything from the building’s history and legends to first-hand accounts of spooky sounds and smells, ghost sightings, EVP sessions, and more. You’ll also find photos, travel information, and everything else you need to plan your own visit to these iconic hotels.