| Description |
1 online resource (x, 187 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
Visiting public places such as Civil War battlefields, university halls, and infamous mansions, Jason Offutt draws from hundreds of interviews in his search for restless spirits. A serious but witty look at Missouri's place in the ghostly realm, this book brings together history, folklore, and just enough mystery to intrigue the skeptics and delight the believers.--[book cover]. |
| Contents |
Getting started: ghost hunting basics -- Guide to ghostly places -- Remnants of war. 1859 jail, Marshal's home, and museum, Independence -- Anderson House, Battle of Lexington State Historical Site, Lexington -- Bone Hill, Levasy -- Fort Osage, Sibley -- Lone Jack Battlefield, Lone Jack -- Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, Republic -- Kendrick House, Carthage -- This is my house. Rockcliffe Mansion, Hannibal -- Lemp Mansion, St. Louis -- Vaile Mansion, Independence -- Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale -- Grand Avenue Bed and Breakfast, Carthage -- 1069 Salon and Spa, St. Charles -- School spirits. Mt. Gilead School, Kearney -- Roberta Hall, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville -- Senior Hall, Stephens College, Columbia -- Yeater Hall, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg -- Central Methodist University, Fayette -- Ghostly graveyards. Workman Chapel, Maryville -- Hazel Ridge Cemetery, Brunswick -- Peace Church Cemetery, Joplin -- Glore Psychiatric Museum, St. Joseph -- Returning to their old haunts. Mark Twain Cave, Hannibal -- The Elms Resort and Spa, Excelsior Springs -- Jesse James Farm, Kearney -- Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City -- Someone's watching you. Old Tavern, Arrow Rock -- Spook LIght, Seneca -- Pythian Castle, Springfield -- Landers Theatre, Springfield -- Hotel Savoy, Kansas City -- Main Street Cafe, Marceline. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Ghosts -- Missouri.
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Ghosts. |
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Missouri. |
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Haunted places -- Missouri.
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Haunted places. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Offutt, Jason, 1965- Haunted Missouri. Kirksville, Mo. : Truman State University Press, ©2007 9781931112666 (DLC) 2007009856 (OCoLC)85822734 |
| ISBN |
9781935503217 (electronic book) |
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1935503219 (electronic book) |
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9781931112666 |
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1931112665 |
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