Haunted Illinois: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Prairie State |  | Author: Troy Taylor
Creator: Heather Adel Wiggins
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Category: eBooks
In Stock
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 86,061
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Pages: 140
Number Of Items: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 133.109773
ASIN: B00267T2C2
Publication Date: February 1, 1999
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Product Description
The mysterious and often violent history of Illinois has made the state a haven for restless spirits. This volume explores the supernatural side of the Prairie State, with stories on the horrors of an old slave house, the numerous spirits of Alton's McPike Mansion, the cemetery where the dead walk, the Spring Valley Vampire, the ghosts of the Bartonville Asylum, Chicago's famous Resurrection Mary, and the spirit world of Abraham Lincoln.
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Devoted Illinoisan who loves this book! January 25, 2001
Laura Stam (Streamwood, IL United States)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This was my second experience with Troy Taylor (the first being "Season of the Witch"). A wonderful piece of Illinois history, with true accounts and some very decent photos. I could not put it down! Anyone who is interested in the ghostly doings of the Prairie State simply must read this book. One and only one complaint - the editing leaves much to be desired, too many spelling, grammar, and typo errors - but I still give it 5 stars for content and downright enjoyment!
AWSOME June 21, 1999
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
Troy Taylor is the best writer in the ghost hunter's genre I have seen in years. His books are complete and not filled with usless rhetoric.Haunted Illinois is his best work to date. Almost 300 pages of spine tingling stories of actual happenings. If you want fiction, read Poe and Lovecraft. If you want REAL fear and terror, read Troy Taylor!
Wonderful Book! February 8, 2006
Booklover (United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've read a lot of these true haunted and ghost story books, and this is one of the very best. It's not only a collection of documented ghost sightings and legends, but it also acts as a social history of Illinois. In fact, you can learn much about Illinois' history from reading this book. The author is a great researcher and a good writer. I can't imagine someone not liking this book. The only complaint is the tiny print. I understand that the book is crammed with info, but the small print does make it difficult to read.
Best New Ghost Book I Have Seen In Years! June 11, 1999
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Troy Taylor is the best writer in the ghost hunter's genre I have seen in years. His books are complete and not filled with usless rhetoric.Haunted Illinois is his best work to date. Almost 300 pages of spine tingling stories of actual happenings. If you want fiction, read Poe and Lovecraft. If you want REAL rear and terror, read Troy Taylor!
More interesting and REAL than Stephen King May 6, 1999
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
A very good source of Haunted places in Ill, and all have been thoroughly investigated, not just photographed! This is the best documentation of Ill hauntings since Chicago Haunts, by Ursual Bielski...another good read!!!
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