Description
In the heart of Missouri, tales of the supernatural intertwine with the state's rich history, revealing the lingering spirits that call this Midwestern landscape home. Joan Gilbert expertly guides readers through a collection of fascinating accounts that breathe life into the local lore surrounding ghosts and haunts. This narrative takes the reader on a journey through bygone eras, where every shadowy figure and eerie sound beckons to be understood.
The stories encapsulate a diverse array of haunted locations, from historic homes to eerie cemeteries, each accompanied by gripping anecdotes and detailed descriptions that evoke both curiosity and spine-tingling chills. Gilbert’s meticulous research illuminates the cultural significance of these legends, connecting them to broader themes of loss, memory, and the unexplainable.
As the pages unfold, the reader is drawn into a world where the past refuses to fade quietly into obscurity. Ghosts become more than mere figments of imagination; they emerge as characters in Missouri's ongoing narrative, inviting all who are brave enough to explore their haunting tales.
The stories encapsulate a diverse array of haunted locations, from historic homes to eerie cemeteries, each accompanied by gripping anecdotes and detailed descriptions that evoke both curiosity and spine-tingling chills. Gilbert’s meticulous research illuminates the cultural significance of these legends, connecting them to broader themes of loss, memory, and the unexplainable.
As the pages unfold, the reader is drawn into a world where the past refuses to fade quietly into obscurity. Ghosts become more than mere figments of imagination; they emerge as characters in Missouri's ongoing narrative, inviting all who are brave enough to explore their haunting tales.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
227 pages
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1997
Publisher
Pebble Pub
ISBN-10
0964662574
ISBN-13
9780964662575