Mysteries and Legends of New England

Mysteries and Legends of New England
Author: Diana Ross McCain
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2009-08-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 0762756144

Mysteries and Legends of New England explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in the region’s history—evenly divided between the New England States (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island).

New England Myths and Legends

New England Myths and Legends
Author: Diana Ross McCain
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2019-04-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1493039814

New EnglandMyths and Legends explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. From vampires to an angel, a ghost rapper to a phantom ship, New EnglandMyths and Legends pulls back the curtain on some of the region’s most fascinating and compelling stories.

Myths and Mysteries of Illinois

Myths and Mysteries of Illinois
Author: Richard Moreno
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2013-08-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1493002325

This engaging, myth-busting series seeks new explanations for the ghost stories, outlaw tales, haunted places, and unsolved mysteries that shaped a state's identity.

The Archeology of New Hampshire

The Archeology of New Hampshire
Author: David R. Starbuck
Publisher: UPNE
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2006
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781584655626

A complete archeological guide to New Hampshire, from prehistoric times to the present

Missouri Myths and Legends

Missouri Myths and Legends
Author: Josh Young
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2020-05-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1493040073

Myths and Mysteries of Missouri dispels any notion that the Show Me State is a boring place harboring little unknown. Thirteen diverse chapters, each a story unto itself, probe dark secrets, unexplained phenomena, legendary individuals and actual events which leave people incredulous to this day. Much in this well-researched book has been largely forgotten, but the author's lively and amusing style will awaken curiosity in lifelong residents and armchair visitors alike

Legends and Lore of the North Shore

Legends and Lore of the North Shore
Author: Peter Muise
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1625850484

For over three hundred years, stories of witches, sea serpents and pirates have amazed and terrified residents of Massachusetts's North Shore. In the summer of 1692, phantom men were spotted in the fields of Gloucester. Farther north, "A" marks the spot for pirate treasure in the marshes of Newbury, while to the east, full moons might bring out the werewolf of Dogtown. The devil himself has burned his mark on the boulder-strewn landscape, while shaggy humanoids have been sighted loping along the coast. From Boston to New Hampshire, Massachusetts's North Shore is filled with remarkable stories and legendary characters. Join author Peter Muise and discover the North Shore's uncanny legends and tales of the paranormal.

Myths and Mysteries of Missouri

Myths and Mysteries of Missouri
Author: Josh Young
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 1493015362

Myths and Mysteries of Missouri reveals the dark and ominous cloud of mysteries and myths that hovers over the Show Me State. This book offers residents, travelers, history buffs, and ghost hunters a refreshingingly lively collection of stories about Missouri's unsolved murders, legendary villains, lingering ghosts, terrifying myths, and haunted places.

Myths and Mysteries of New Hampshire

Myths and Mysteries of New Hampshire
Author: Matthew P. Mayo
Publisher: Globe Pequot
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-05-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780762772278

Myths and Mysteries of New Hampshire reveals the dark and ominous cloud of mysteries and myths that hovers over the Granite State. This book offers residents, travelers, history buffs, and ghost hunters a refreshingingly lively collection of stories about New Hampshire's unsolved murders, legendary villains, lingering ghosts, terrifying myths, and haunted places.

Hornswogglers, Fourflushers & Snake-Oil Salesmen

Hornswogglers, Fourflushers & Snake-Oil Salesmen
Author: Matthew P. Mayo
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1493018043

Everyone loves a heel, especially one to whom nothing was sacred and who charmed his or her way into the hearts, minds, and wallets of bumpkins and belles alike. This collection offers twenty-four tales of petty bandits, sleazy bunko artists, and conniving conmen and –women who traveled West to seek their fortunes by preying on the men and women who went before them to settle and explore. These stories of who they were, what they did, and why they are remembered for their deeds include ample and engaging historic illustrations of the shady characters at work and at play.