History, Mystery, and Hauntings of Southern Illinois

History, Mystery, and Hauntings of Southern Illinois
ISBN-10
0979040116
ISBN-13
9780979040115
Category
Ghosts
Pages
134
Language
English
Published
2011-07-01
Publisher
Black Oak Media Inc
Authors
Bruce L. Cline, Lisa A. Cline

Description

At long last, the archives of the Little Egypt Ghost Society and the Gaslight Ghoul Club have been opened. Within these pages, uncover the secrets behind some of southern Illinois' most famous ghost stories and legends. Bruce and Lisa Cline expose the truth behind the Murphysboro Mud Monster, present evidence of paranormal activity at places such as the Rose Hotel, Oakland Cemetery, and Harrisburg's Cinema 4, and explain the history behind some of southern Illinois' most controversial and eccentric figures. From the Old Slavehouse, to the Rose Hotel, to the Woodlawn Sarcophagus and beyond, join the Little Egypt Ghost Society as they explore some of Illinois' oldest and most interesting places!

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