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The Ghostly Tales of the Treasure Coast

Author : Selena Fragassi

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 1 pages

File Size : 18,57 MB

Release : 2022-08

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1467198765

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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

Author : Patrick S. Mesmer

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 161 pages

File Size : 42,75 MB

Release : 2017-09-04

Category : History

ISBN : 1439662304

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“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

Author : J. Maarten Troost

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 19,36 MB

Release : 2014-06-03

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1592408737

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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

Author : Terrance Zepke

Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc

Page : 170 pages

File Size : 41,36 MB

Release : 2004

Category : History

ISBN : 1561643068

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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

Author : Mindie Burgoyne

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 145 pages

File Size : 45,17 MB

Release : 2009-09-25

Category : History

ISBN : 1625852851

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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

Author : Steve Lamb

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 46,61 MB

Release : 2015-01-07

Category :

ISBN : 9781505720396

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Marijuana turned a Florida teen into a millionaire fugitive



Spooky Oregon

Author : S. E. Schlosser

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 211 pages

File Size : 26,58 MB

Release : 2009-08-25

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 0762756233

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Book Description

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

Author : Patrick S. Mesmer & Patricia Mesmer

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 29,29 MB

Release : 2019

Category : History

ISBN : 1467141798

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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.



Ghost Pirate Treasure (Creepella von Cacklefur #3)

Author : Geronimo Stilton

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 50,39 MB

Release : 2012-02-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0545414733

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Breakout star Creepella von Cacklefur is back in another fur-raising adventure!Oh, no! Billy Squeakspeare has a big problem, and he needs Creepella's help. Someone's been digging holes around Squeakspeare Mansion at night, and Billy wants to find out who it is. The dangerous, legendary pirate Morgan Darkwhisker is said to have buried his long-lost treasure near Squeakspeare Mansion years ago -- could he be hunting for his hidden riches? It's up to Billy and Creepella to find the treasure first!



Ghosts of the Carolina Coasts

Author : Terrance Zepke

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 161 pages

File Size : 33,82 MB

Release : 2017-01-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 168334006X

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Taken from real-life occurrences and from Carolina Lowcountry lore this collection introduces 32 ghost stories that will make your hair stand on end. Why did Joe Baldwins headless body once roam Macos train tracks? What happened to grave robbers and curious kids when they came too close to the cursed crypt? Why do drops of blood continuously appear on the floorboards of the Cape Romain Lighthouse? Discover these tales, and many more.