Ghostly Tales of Memphis

by Laura Cunningham

Overview

Ghost stories from the Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

The haunted history of Memphis comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Come for the blues and barbecue, but stay for the ghosts. Have you heard about the spirits at the Memphis Zoo? Or how about the grisly history surrounding the Grand Carousel? 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781540249364
Publisher:	Arcadia Pub (Sc)
Publication date:	08/02/2021
Series:	Spooky America Series
Pages:	114
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Laura Cunningham can trace her Memphis roots back six generations. She developed an interest in ghost stories and folklore while working in local museums and libraries. Sharing stories with her coworkers inspired her first book, Haunted Memphis. Her second book, Lost Memphis, was published the following year. Laura is the mother of two amazing children, Eli and Vivian, born ten years apart. When she is not writing books about the history of Memphis, her interests include genealogy, DIY projects and a mild to moderate obsession with True Crime.

Table of Contents

Introduction 3

Chapter 1 Court Square 7

Chapter 2 Overton Park 15

Chapter 3 The Memphis Zoo 21

Chapter 4 Chickasaw Heritage Park and the Abandoned Marine Hospital 27

Chapter 5 The Haunted Carousel 35

Chapter 6 The Ghost at the Corner 43

Chapter 7 The James Lee House 51

Chapter 8 The Sultana 59

Chapter 9 The Orpheum Theater 67

Chapter 10 The Guardian Dog's Ghost 75

Chapter 11 The Woodruff-Fontaine House 83

Chapter 12 The Hunt-Phelan Mansion 95

Chapter 13 Elmwood Cemetery 101

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