A ghost tour team mines the Steel City's past for the stories of spirits that stalk its streets today.Founded amidst the bloodshed of the French and Indian War, Pittsburgh is haunted by the ghosts of its gritty and sometimes violent past. Many believe American industrialist Henry Clay Frick still inhabits Clayton, one of the last surviving homes on Millionaires' Row. The spirit of Kate Soffel lingers at the Allegheny County Jail, where she helped plot the escape of...

This book is non-fiction on a british government scandal. In the book the author puts the following question, in two parts, to Andrew Burnham (the british Prime Minister). (i) Why was a prosecution not started in 1987 when the police had said they had forged documents? (ii) Why did the government censor this affair (from the 1980s to the date of publication of this book)? This book is an abridged version of "The Cathays Files 25", twelfth edition, with additional details.

The book is non-fiction on a british government scandal. In the book the author puts the following question, in two parts, to Mr. Starmer (the british Prime Minister). (i) Why was a prosecution not started in 1987 when the police had said they had forged documents? (ii) Why did the government censor this affair (from the 1980s to the date of publication of this book)?

Non-fiction on a british government scandal. The audiobook details numerous corrupt and criminal occurrences arranged by a high level british government employee.

The audiobook details numerous corrupt and criminal occurrences arranged by a high level british government employee. In this Part 1 abridgment the author puts the following question, in two parts, to Mr Burnham (the british Prime Minister). (i) Why was a prosecution not started in 1987 when the police had said they had forged documents? (ii) Why did the government censor this affair (from the 1980s to the date of publication of this book)?

The acclaimed author of Emily, Alone and Henry, Himself brings all his narrative gifts to bear on this gripping account of tragedy and heroism—the great Hartford circus fire of 1944.It was a midsummer afternoon, halfway through a Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus performance, when the big top caught fire. The tent had been waterproofed with a mixture of paraffin and gasoline; in seconds it was burning out of control. More than 8,000 peopl...

Beyond the witch trials . . . The paranormal expert and author of Ghosts of Boston "explores the cursed history underlying Salem's supernatural beings" (Neighborhood View).Nestled on the rocky coast of Massachusetts, Salem is a city steeped in history and legend. Famous for its witch trials, the storied North Shore seaport also has a dark history of smugglers and deadly fires. It is considered one of New England's most haunted destination...

For some it is the sight of death and carnage that draws a person to crime scenes. And others prefer to visit famous crime scenes from the past. The morbid curiosity of the human race is a force that is so strong that even scientists cannot explain it. But what causes the dead to return to the scene of their demise? Some believe that they are searching for something while others claim that these spirits do not know that they are dead. No matter what causes the dead to return to their crime...

Updated With The Latest Facts And Photos"A Black history buff's dream." --EbonyFrom ground-breaking achievements to awe-inspiring feats of excellence, this definitive resource reveals over 450 "firsts" by African Americans in fields as diverse as government, entertainment, education, science, medicine, law, the military, and the business world. Discover the first doctor to perform open heart surgery and the youngest person to fly solo around the wo...

More than 100 stories from haunted locales across the Prairie State. Compiled by Illinois's best-known author on the paranormal, Troy Taylor.

From Lake Erie monsters to cursed Carousel horses to haunted wineries, Doug Dziama and Jennifer Dziama Teed explore some of the mysteries, legends and ghost tales of Northern Ohio. They delve into exorcisms, research a haunted fort which is also a massive burial ground, and discover the truth behind the infamous urban legend of Gore Orphanage.

Discover this Cajun and Creole city where ghost stories abound . . . photos included!The Hub City boasts a multitude of spirits and specters, from those lost in Civil War skirmishes and fever outbreaks to those souls that simply can't say goodbye. Today, they wander the halls of bed-and-breakfasts and restaurants and linger along back roads and cemeteries. Pirates are rumored to guard buried treasure, and ancient French legends hide in the swamps, bayous, and woods...