Delve into a rich culture and stormy history near historic Valley Forge and Phoenixville. Explore sixty ghostly accounts of creepy places, non-living people, and paranormal activity. Meet General "Mad Anthony" Wayne, as he searches for his bones in Valley Forge, the furniture-moving ghosts of the Phoenixville Public Library, the ghostly Civil War soldier, Jeremy, and the celebration of the 1950s horror film, The Blob, at the Blobfest of Phoenixville.
A fast-paced paranormal romance with wolf shapeshifters, time travelers, interdimensional portals and more. Lenora was changing—not in any frightening way. At least, not at first. There was the intense ability to shield herself from abuse that was very empowering. But her other senses had become heightened as well, and that’s when she’d begun seeing scenes from the past and smoky dark mists in her home. Meeting Frankie had been a wonderful treat—there weren’t many men who could stir her emotions as he was prone to do. Still, there was something strange about him, something haunting, something she couldn’t put her finger on. Ah, well, desirable men with the air of mystery were compelling and fun. Weren’t they? And what about Rex? She wasn’t sure. He was part of a fearsome family, making her wonder if such tales of werewolves and monsters were true. Just how did she fit into this strange new world? And why would she even want to? All she kept hearing, however, was that there were only a precious three months before a full change. Time was awastin’.
A reference guide to the otherworld—includes illustrations. From battlefield and biblical ghosts to poltergeists and orbs, The Weiser Field Guide to Ghosts examines categories and subcategories of ghosts across time and cultures, including commonalities and misconceptions. Stories of encounters, legendary ghosts, and haunted places are all covered in this beautifully illustrated compendium, a veritable A-Z of the otherworld. The Weiser Field Guide to Ghosts is concise and comprehensive—and also includes practical tips on ghost hunting and suggested further reading.
Located 28 miles northwest of Philadelphia, the relatively small town of Phoenixville has a rich history. Clever and insightful, Tales of Phoenixville is a fun read full of fascinating and little-known facts. Starting with Ice Age mammoth hunters, these exciting stories include tales of the local Native Americans, the first Colonists, the Revolutionary War, the Sundance Kid, Harry Houdini, The Blob, and, of course, the famous Phoenix Iron and Steel Company. Spanning more than 400 years of history, this compelling collection of historical fiction provides the reader with a fresh perspective on life and historical events in this small, rural Pennsylvania town.
In 1944, Laird Cregar played Jack the Ripper in The Lodger, giving one of the most haunting performances in Hollywood history. It was the climax of a strange celebrity that saw the young American actor--who stood 6' 3" and weighed more than 300 pounds--earn distinction as a portrayer of psychopaths and villains. Determined to break free of this typecasting, he desperately desired to become "a beautiful man," embarking on an extreme diet that killed him at 31. This first biography of Cregar tells the heartbreaking story of the brilliant but doomed actor. Appendices cover his film, theatre, and radio work. Many never before published photographs are included.
By the time John Brown hung from the gallows for his crimes at Harper's Ferry, Northern abolitionists had made him a “holy martyr” in their campaign against Southern slave owners. This Northern hatred for Southerners long predated their objections to slavery. They were convinced that New England, whose spokesmen had begun the American Revolution, should have been the leader of the new nation. Instead, they had been displaced by Southern “slavocrats” like Thomas Jefferson. This malevolent envy exacerbated the South's greatest fear: a race war. Jefferson's cry, “We are truly to be pitied,” summed up their dread. For decades, extremists in both regions flung insults and threats, creating intractable enmities. By 1861, only a civil war that would kill a million men could save the Union.
