Haunted History Of Old San Antonio
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Author | : Lauren M. Swartz |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 101 |
Release | : 2013-09-24 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1625840470 |
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Everything is bigger in Texas—including ghosts—especially in San Antonio, considered one of the ten most haunted cities in the world by National Geographic. As the saying goes, “dead men tell no tales.” Or do they? From its humble beginnings as a Spanish settlement in 1691 to the bloody battle at the Alamo, San Antonio’s history is rich in haunting tales. Discover Old San Antonio’s most haunted places and uncover the history that lies waiting for those who dare enter their doorways. Take a peek inside the Menger Hotel, the “Most Haunted Hotel in Texas,” and just a block away, peer into the Emily Morgan Hotel, renovated after a decade of being vacant, was once the city’s first hospitals where many men and women lost their lives. Explore the San Fernando Cathedral, where people are buried within the walls and visitors claim to see faces mysteriously appear. Uncover the legends behind Bexar County Jail. Join authors James and Lauren Swartz and decide for yourself what truly lurks behind the Alamo City’s fabled past. Includes photos!
Author | : Docia Shultz Williams |
Publisher | : Taylor Trade Publications |
Total Pages | : 361 |
Release | : 1997-06-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0585262403 |
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Once again, well-known ghost story writer Docia Williams brings us an all-new book about recent ghost sightings and mysterious happenings in the Alamo City. A chilling book for those wanting a guide to places where spirits are known to rendezvous or for those who just like a good ghost story.
Author | : Sue Bradford Edwards |
Publisher | : ABDO |
Total Pages | : 51 |
Release | : 2023-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : |
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San Antonio, Texas, has been witness to many deaths, especially at the historic fortress known as the Alamo, where the Battle of the Alamo took place. The horrors from the battle along with the hangings that took place in San Antonio leave some people believing the city is haunted. This title explores the history of San Antonio, reports of unexplained activity at several locations throughout the city, and ways in which paranormal investigators and scientists search for proof of hauntings. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author | : Docia Shultz Williams |
Publisher | : Taylor Trade Publications |
Total Pages | : 361 |
Release | : 1997-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1556225369 |
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Included bibliographical notes and index.
Author | : Jay Whistler |
Publisher | : Arcadia Pub (Sc) |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 2021-08-02 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781540249265 |
Download Ghostly Tales of San Antonio Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Ghost stories from this Texas town have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! San Antonio's, historic haunted history comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Meet the spirit of a long-dead monk who still paces the floors of the San Fernando Cathedral. Visit the site of the 1842 Battle of Salado Creek and see spectral soldiers roaming the battlefield. Stay a night in the hotel that was built on top of the Old Bexar County Jail and perhaps you'll meet one of the old inmates roaming the halls. 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.
Author | : Jay Whistler |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 2021-08-02 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1439673462 |
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Ghost stories from this Texas town have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! San Antonio's, historic haunted history comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Meet the spirit of a long-dead monk who still paces the floors of the San Fernando Cathedral. Visit the site of the 1842 Battle of Salado Creek and see spectral soldiers roaming the battlefield. Stay a night in the hotel that was built on top of the Old Bexar County Jail and perhaps you'll meet one of the old inmates roaming the halls. 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.
Author | : Docia Schultz Williams |
Publisher | : Taylor Trade Publications |
Total Pages | : 409 |
Release | : 1998-03-31 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0585233772 |
Download Best Tales of Texas Ghosts Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Renowned storyteller Docia Williams gathers a medley of some of the best haunting stories from her four previous books-Spirits of San Antonio and South Texas, Phantoms of the Plains, Ghosts Along the Texas Coast, and When Darkness Falls-then she adds a hundred pages of new ghostly tales from the Piney Woods of East Texas and from North Central Texas, including the Dallas area. Once again Mrs. Williams brings to light tangible evidence and eyewitness testimony in Best Tales of Texas Ghosts to validate an illusive world without dimension, one filled with bizarre and disturbing accounts of unexplained presences. After interviewing hundreds of people with firsthand experiences and personally witnessing eerie manifestations, she has concluded, "There are things happening all around us that can only be labeled as supernatural."
Author | : Brad Klinge |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 254 |
Release | : 2011-09-27 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 1429985666 |
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Part high-adventure tale, part autobiography, this page-turner recounts the eerie experiences that convinced brothers Brad and Barry Klinge, founders of Everyday Paranormal and stars of the TV series Ghost Lab on Discovery Channel, that ghosts really do walk among us Brad and Barry Klinge have been investigating paranormal occurrences for the last twenty years, and in Chasing Ghosts, Texas Style, they divulge some of their most exciting ghost encounters and analyze the science behind their paranormal hunts. Each chapter of this fascinating book focuses on the Klinge brothers' investigations into the creepiest of places, and explains how they have been able to capture both audio and video of paranormal occurrences using their high tech tools, and a healthy dose of common sense. Even when faced with mysterious slamming doors and haunting pleas for help, these brothers never shy away from a bone-chilling encounter or another chance to investigate a centuries-old haunting. Whether they are simply looking for a frightening ghost story or are more interested in the science behind ghost hunting, readers will not be able to put this gripping book down. In fact, they may even be inspired to take up ghosthunting themselves.
Author | : Docia Schultz Williams |
Publisher | : Taylor Trade Publishing |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Download Spirits of San Antonio and South Texas Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The number one tourist destination in Texas may also be one of the most haunted cities in the entire state. Steeped in history and tradition, San Antonio has many locations that are claimed as home for some interesting and intriguing spirits. Docia Williams has spent years tracking down the spirits of San Antonio and has found them in such interesting places as the Alamo, the Institute of Texan Cultures, numerous hotels and restaurants, the city library, the choir loft of a Methodist church, the Midget Mansion, and the haunted Sea Captain's house.
Author | : Erin O. Wallace |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2013-04-09 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1614239118 |
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Visitors claim to hear the clinking of tinsmith tools and the ring of an unattended antique cash register at all hours at Kickin' K, which formerly housed Henne's Hardware and tinsmith shop. In Landa Park, passersby have reported hearing phantom footsteps follow behind them in the evening. Strange and spooky stories like these abound in New Braunfels. From the city's rough-and-tumble beginnings to its vibrant present, haunted tales can be found all over town. Author Erin O. Wallace delves into the ghost stories and histories of New Braunfels and tries to find the source of the paranormal phenomena.