Ghost Stories of New York State

By Sue Smitten and Susan Smitten

Book Overview

New York State's rich and colorful history has given rise to a wealth of blood-curdling, spine-tingling tales of the supernatural. Spanning the entire length and breadth of the Empire State, this carefully researched collection of fright-filled folklore explores the unexplained phenomena, colorful spirits and haunted history that make up New York's paranormal legacy: - Popper, a grumpy poltergeist with a tendency to pop open lids, causes a media frenzy on Long Island horses refuse to cross a bridge in the Genessee Valley--where a peddler was killed long ago - Henrietta, a saucy widow with a penchant for the drink, haunts a hard-to-find speakeasy in New York City on moonlit nights - a ghost soldier wanders Fort Niagara in search of his missing head slaughtered during the Revolutionary War - Loyalist Jane McCrea returns to haunt her former home in Fort Edward - a ghost pig, capable of splitting itself in two, chases away visitors to Fishkill - in Nyack, a couple wins an unusual lawsuit, making it illegal to knowingly sell a haunted house in New York State - Martha Mesereau, one of Staten Island's most famous spirits, waits patiently for her husband's return from the Civil War - vehicles and hitchhikers disappear without a trace along Devil's Elbow, an ominous stretch of road in the Catskills

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1894877330
• ISBN13: 9781894877336
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Ghost House Books
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

I was there!

I was there when the paranormal investigator was at Orchard Hall, which is featured on page 126 of this book. I myself frequent this establishment (Bowling every Thursday!), and have experienced very similar instances such as are mentioned in this story. Much more could be added. I am looking forward to visiting more of the establishmentst that Ms. Smitten wrote about. WONDERFUL book! Well worth the price.