The Ghostly Tales of the Haunted South
Ghost stories from the American South have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

The haunted history of cities across the southeast come to life—even when the main players are dead. Have you heard about the ghosts at the Mayberry Inn in Hot Springs, Arkansas? Their connection to the Inn is so strong—and grisly—they may never check out! Did you know the Springer Opera House in Columbus, Georgia, is haunted by the brother of one of the most infamous men in American history? Do you know the history of the majestic—and haunted—tombs of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana? 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.

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The Ghostly Tales of the Haunted South
Ghost stories from the American South have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

The haunted history of cities across the southeast come to life—even when the main players are dead. Have you heard about the ghosts at the Mayberry Inn in Hot Springs, Arkansas? Their connection to the Inn is so strong—and grisly—they may never check out! Did you know the Springer Opera House in Columbus, Georgia, is haunted by the brother of one of the most infamous men in American history? Do you know the history of the majestic—and haunted—tombs of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana? 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.

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The Ghostly Tales of the Haunted South

The Ghostly Tales of the Haunted South

by Arcadia Publishing
The Ghostly Tales of the Haunted South

The Ghostly Tales of the Haunted South

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Overview

Ghost stories from the American South have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

The haunted history of cities across the southeast come to life—even when the main players are dead. Have you heard about the ghosts at the Mayberry Inn in Hot Springs, Arkansas? Their connection to the Inn is so strong—and grisly—they may never check out! Did you know the Springer Opera House in Columbus, Georgia, is haunted by the brother of one of the most infamous men in American history? Do you know the history of the majestic—and haunted—tombs of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana? 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: 9781467198400
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 08/02/2021
Series: Spooky America Series
Pages: 112
Sales rank: 465,333
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Dr. Alan Brown is an award-winning professor of English at the University of West Alabama. He has a deep interest in Southern folklore, especially Southern ghostlore and African-American culture and music and has written over thirty books. When Dr. Brown is not teaching or writing, he enjoys reading thrillers and watching movies. He also does a little ghost hunting on the side. His favorite activities, however, include traveling to haunted places with his wife, Marilyn, and playing with his two grandsons, Cade and Owen.

Table of Contents

Introduction 2

Chapter 1 Alabama 7

DAR House Museum

USS Alabama

Bay Minette Public Library

Chapter 2 Arkansas 19

Harding University

Site of Mayberry inn

Chapter 3 Florida 29

The Historic Sacred Heart Hospital

The Kenwood Inn

Chapter 4 Georgia 37

Springer Opera House

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Chapter 5 Kentucky 45

Spurlington Tunnel

Octagon Hall Museum

Chapter 6 Louisiana 51

The Myrtles Plantation

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Chapter 7 Mississippi 65

Deer Island

Rock and Roll Graveyard

Chapter 8 North Carolina 73

Chimney Rock

Biltmore Estate

Devils' Tramping Ground

Chapter 9 South Carolina 81

Abbeville Opera House

The Leamington Lighthouse

Chapter 10 Tennessee 87

Magnolia Manor

Chapel Hill Ghost Lighthouse

Chapter 11 Virginia 97

The Martha Washington Inn

Fort Monroe

Chapter 12 Afterword 105

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