History, Mystery, and Hauntings of Southern Illinois

History, Mystery, and Hauntings of Southern Illinois

Author: Bruce L. Cline

Publisher: BLACK OAK MEDIA INC

Published: 2011-07

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 0979040116

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At long last, the archives of the Little Egypt Ghost Society and the Gaslight Ghoul Club have been opened. Within these pages, uncover the secrets behind some of southern Illinois' most famous ghost stories and legends. Bruce and Lisa Cline expose the truth behind the Murphysboro Mud Monster, present evidence of paranormal activity at places such as the Rose Hotel, Oakland Cemetery, and Harrisburg's Cinema 4, and explain the history behind some of southern Illinois' most controversial and eccentric figures. From the Old Slavehouse, to the Rose Hotel, to the Woodlawn Sarcophagus and beyond, join the Little Egypt Ghost Society as they explore some of Illinois' oldest and most interesting places!


Mysteries in History: World History

Mysteries in History: World History

Author: Wendy Conklin

Publisher: Teacher Created Resources

Published: 2005-03

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1420630482

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Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history. Students use primary source materials, posters, and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events. There are no right or wrong answers. These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate, and form conclusions.


The Mystery Readers' Advisory

The Mystery Readers' Advisory

Author: John Charles

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780838908112

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Three librarians from Scottsdale, Arizona provide library staff with an introduction to the mystery genre and offer tips and techniques for providing advice to mystery readers in the library. They include some of their own bibliographies, but refer readers elsewhere for fuller ones. They also include a brief history of the genre to pass on to readers new to it.