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Take a ghostly tour of New York's Hudson Valley and learn about its history, legends, and resident spirits. Meet the ghost of servant girl Anna Dorthea Swarts who was savagely dragged to her death by an enraged master. Visit historic Hugenot Street, one of the oldest and continuously inhabited streets in America, where every house is hauntedfrom a vicious "Axe Man" to a headless woman who wanders the streets. Read the elegy of Maria Deyo, who calmly murdered her three children and killed herself. Learn basic ghost hunting skills and visit the "guaranteed" haunted places for yourself!

From concrete dinosaurs of Bongoland and the Citrus Hall of Fame, to underwater scenery of Silver Springs and alligators of Gatorland, 1950s Florida had something to offer every native and visitor. Over 400 vintage postcards take readers on a journey back in time to tour throughout Florida, showcasing the state's most famous roadside attractions. Tour the historic Gamble Mansion, walk through the picturesque gardens of Gerbing's Gardens, see the jumping dolphins at Marineland, visit the Seminole Indian Village at Musa Isle, and listen to talking parrots at Parrot Jungle. All the wonderful, whimsical sites you visited as a child, or that your grandparents reminisce about, are found in an alphabetical exploration starting with Africa USA and winding up at Zorayda Castle.

Look into Virginia's paranormal past through the haunted plantations of its most famous residents. Journey to some of the earliest settlements of the New World at the Adam Thoroughgood House and Bacon's Castle and discover why spirits of their founders refuse to leave. Explore homes of founding fathers at Berkeley and Red Hill and learn one mysterious trait they sharethe ghosts of children. Visit sixteen more Old Dominion houses to learn why spirits linger. Tales of murder, suicide, hidden fortune, and heartbreak in Virginia will haunt you.

Chester County, Pennsylvania, is arguably one of the more historic and naturally beautiful places in the United States. While much has changed since colonial days, when its abundant natural resources helped support a nation-to-be, visible reminders of past activities remain intermingled with elements of 21st century progress and growth. Some of the reminders are simply names, ghosts of times past when travel was slow, crossroads mattered and distances between activities necessarily were shorter than today. Others are visible -- buildings, farms, and ruins -- in the context of a photogenic countryside. The 130 colour photographs form a memorable journey through the countryside, artfully capturing bits and pieces of its history, and giving glimpses of its present-day character.

The best selling novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has drawn hordes to the city, specifically to its best-known cemetery, Bonaventure. Likewise, Colonial Park and Laurel Grove are must-see cemeteries on tourist itineraries, and this book is the perfect souvenir for those who make the pilgrimage. See over 220 color photos of the picturesque plots overhung by mature live oaks draped in Spanish Moss. See the final resting places of Savannah's important founders, heroes, and dignitaries, along with legendary characters like little Gracie. Visit areas dedicated to Jewish and Catholic citizens, strangers, babies, and even pets. Beautiful imagery serves up a rich history of Savannah along with haunting scenes and spiritually inspiring statuary.

Southern Illinois' ghost stories stretch from Springfield, where Abraham Lincoln's ghost relaxes in a rocking chair in his old home, to the city of Alton, where the ghost of murdered abolitionist Elijah Lovejoy roams near his monument in Alton Cemetery. While you're in Alton, you'll meet the ghost of Reverend Phillip Mercer who locks and unlocks doors at the First Unitarian Church. In downtown Decatur, you just might run into Red, the Lincoln Theater's most infamous ghost. And if you're still feeling brave, you can wander to the Cracker Factory where you can hear the whistling ghost of Sam Thames. He has a knack for moving things around at night. Get ready to come face to face with these and other Illinois ghosts.

Charlottesville, Virginia, and surrounding Albemarle County are visited through 296 vintage postcards. Stroll the grounds and buildings of the University of Virginia, one of Americas premier universities. Walk the streets of Charlottesville to patronize her businesses and experience the hotels of yesteryear. Visit historic Michie Tavern, Thomas Jeffersons Monticello, and James Monroes Ash Lawn. Finally, experience Scottsville on the James River and smaller villages that make Albemarle County unique.

Compare Lexington of the past from postcards with current buildings and scenery using current color photography. The author collected most of the postcards, researched them, and wrote the text to reflect the places that are landmarks in Lexington. See the downtown streets of long ago and their development today. Learn about postcard history while enjoying a block-by-block tour of the city and its gardens and cemetery. Old timers will recognize places from the postcards, while Baby Boomers and beyond will delight in the progress Lexington reflects today in new pictures.

Explore the strange and shadowy side of Chocolatetown U.S.A. Meet the spirits of Milton S. Hershey and his wife Kitty who still check-in at The Hotel Hershey. Read about the cross dressing ghost of millionaire Cyrus Rex who still likes to play dress-up in Rexmont, or a nameless phantom cadet drummer who can be heard at the Carson Long Military Institute. Find out if Milton Hershey still strolls through Hersheypark at night and learn about the murderous secret of the "Blue Eyed Six" at Moonshine Church. Chocolate has never been so ghostly!