Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone. Enjoy tales of texas hauntings from the alamo, big bend national park. San antonio ghost stories san antonio public library. Stories of sudden cold breezes, doors slamming and lights randomly turning. A few particular texas ghost stories have prevailed through the ages.
Buy a cheap copy of ghost stories of old texas, ii ghost. Welcome to the moonlit, where we tell southern ghost stories, folktales, myths and legends from the dark backroads of the american south. The book is really a daytime walking guide to old town spring, nance said. I was a skeptic, as well, said matthew potter, the owner of simply texas gourmet foods. Absolutely true stories about shadowy figures, moving objects, strange voices, and other things that go bump in the night. Ghost stories of old texas iii by zinita fowler dbc12058. A collection of more than 140 chillers from the old line state, including ghosts. Could haunted old town spring be the ghost capital of texas. Ghost stories of old texas, ii 1992 edition open library. A benign and lively ghost apparently haunts this cafe in spring, texas. The big book of texas ghost stories big book of ghost.
Here are some of the creepiest ghost stories in louisiana that will make you sleep with the lights on. By stephanie salinas illustrations by clemente guzman. The ghosts of austin, texas was written by fiona broome, the founder of, one of the internets earliest, largest, and most respected ghostrelated websites this book shares locations and stories of over 100 ghosts and haunted places in austin, as well as those within a. Stories of murder, accidents and other deaths result in certain regional hot spots of hauntings and other unexplainable paranormal phenomena. Dec 12, 2017 the blog galveston ghost says room 501 of hotel is particularly haunted. Stories of sudden cold breezes, doors slamming and lights randomly turning off and on have been associated with the room. Almost 40 of the 100 shops in the area have a tale to tell and local author cathy nance, founder of woodlands paranormal, decided to document old town springs spookiest sites in her book. She is currently serving a life sentence at the dr. Apr 28, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Ghost stories of texas is the first statewide exploration of dimensions beyond normal comprehension. A boy spends the night in a haunted house, with a grinning. One evening the usually playful taunting betweenthe. At our own peril, texas monthly has sought out creepy tales of satanic cults. The source of its prosperity was the great raft, a millenniaold.
Greer building, headquarters of what is now the texas department of transportation. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of lets pretend quickly built themselves into fulllength tales acted out with friends. Explore the rich history of the mysteries in spring filled with fascinating facts, interesting history, and incredible ghost stories, old town spring should be on the top of your list of places to see in texas. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. The ghost may appear of its own accord or be summoned by magic. Growing up many of the scary stories were always shared amongst the oldest in the family about my ghost girls ghosts south texas. Sadly, san antonio had a very real angel of death in their midst at bexar county hospital, in the form of genene jones, who was convicted of poisoning somewhere between 11 and 50 infants between 1977 and 1982. In a state as old as texas, there are bound to be supernatural occurrences and gruesome deaths throughout its history. Several months ago i wondered if there were stories of ghosts seen in these old buildings or ruins. Learn about haunted places and ghost stories in austin, tx. Jewish rabbi in charleston, south carolina stumbles across a secretive gullah community and enlists a magic golem creature to protect it.
Texas folklorist francis abernethy documented sighting stories from oldtimers and young folks alike. San antonio ghost stories by gamini210 a staffcreated list. Oct 17, 2018 almost 40 of the 100 shops in the area have a tale to tell and local author cathy nance, founder of woodlands paranormal, decided to document old town springs spookiest sites in her book, haunted. The ghost is believed to be the original owner charlie wunsche. Schlosser is the author of the spooky series by globe pequot press, as well as the ghost stories deck by random house. The blog galveston ghost says room 501 of hotel is particularly haunted. Ghost stories, myths and other texas horror stories. Possible loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine or torn dust jackets. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Texas ghost towns photo galleries it was at shaunissys saloon in fort griffin that wyatt earp first met doc holliday.
Ghost stories of old texas, ii by zinita fowler, 1992, eakin press edition, in english 1st ed. Ghost stories of old texas ii by zinita fowler dbc14332. Tales that echo through the nighttime streets of old town spring. Many famous people have toured the building, have performed on the. For years, my grandpa would tell stories to me and my cousins about the ghost that lives there, and my dad would always get very mad at him because he didnt want us to be. Today, the saloon has been recreated atop its old foundation.
Ghosts of austin, texas ghost hunting and haunted places. Texas hauntings, ghosts, haunted places, ghost stories. Both dressed like back in the old days like bonnie and clyde clothes. Oct 03, 2016 ghost stories, myths and other texas horror stories. No, it wasnt the kkk at old alton bridge just the ghost adventures crew. It consists of about 141 short stories, most only 3 5 paragraphs long, which gives the setting and background for the haunting. The scariest urban legends of texas houston chronicle. A collection of eighteen ghostly tales illustrating the cu.
This original railroad town lies in wait for you to uncover the exciting stories hidden in its. This is an incomplete list of ghost towns in texas, united states. Its precivil war and was built around 1820, if my memory serves correctly. These are ideal ingredients for a good ghost story. Since then, it has experienced tremendous growth as well as heartbreak and loss. Linked to the ghost is the idea of hauntings, where a supernatural entity is tied to a place, object or person. Theres no way to know if the marfa lights are realand thats whats so great about them. Along the country road sits the old san patricio courthouse, where. Ghost stories of old texas by zinita fowler a readable copy. Megan butler from missouri city, texas i captured this. Tells the stories of ghosts, unexplained visions, a vanishing nun, haunted caverns, a headless horseman, buffalo ghosts, and distraught lovers. These south texas urban legends will send chills down your spine. The ghosts of austin, texas was written by fiona broome, the founder of, one of the internets earliest, largest, and most respected ghostrelated websites this book shares locations and stories of over 100 ghosts and haunted places in austin, as well as those within a few hours drive of austin.
According to the big book of texas ghost stories, a woman wearing a white dress also has. Top 5 ghost stories in houston houston got its start as a town in 1836, just after the battle of san jacinto won texas independence from mexico. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Although the ghost appears more inclined to mischievous pranks holding doors closed, hiding items and messing with electronics he has been sighted by employees. Top 5 ghost stories in houston, tx nightly spirits. Its content ranges from centuriesold legends to the baffling hereandnow. Growing up in south texas, youve probably heard your fair share of ghost stories. Ghost stories of old texas by zinita fowler, hardcover. To me its not an interesting ghost story unless you know why its a ghost.
A collection of ghostly tales illustrating the cultural heritage of texas. Zinita fowler contains twentyseven ghost tales of old texas. Oct 27, 2017 in a state as old as texas, there are bound to be supernatural occurrences and gruesome deaths throughout its history. Folks say that at old main, cotton memorial, the geology building, hudspeth hall and worrell hall, there are sounds of footsteps, trash cans that. State that there are countless regions which offer folklore and legends based on real events from decades ago.
Ghost stories of texas by jo anne christensen goodreads. The balinese room is a very old building with a very unique past. The spookiest ghost stories from all 50 states mental floss. I lived with my grandparents as a teenager in weslaco, texas. This is a nice, interesting book about supposedly haunted places in texas. Spooky texas tales a beadyeyed varmint crawls through the floor of a lonely old mans cabin. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Plenty of schools in texas are haunted by creepy spectres and bad grades, but theres something particularly ominous about this tale of young love turned sour. Mar 12, 2017 hosted by patrick macnee tvs the avengers and susan oleary, ghost stories attempts to unearth the truths behind the dark legends. The big book of texas ghost stories by alan brown, paperback. Ghost stories of old texas stories for young americans series.
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