Ghostly tales of Iowa / Ruth D. Hein and Vicky L. Hinsenbrock.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hein, Ruth D.

Contributor:

Hinsenbrock, Vicky L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ghosts--Iowa.

Ghosts.

Iowa.

Physical Description:

xi, 188 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Ames : Iowa State University Press, 1996.

Summary:

From prairie days to the present, Iowans have been telling chilling experiences of apparitions and strange happenings. Ruth Hein and Vicky Hinsenbrock capture some of these stories in Ghostly Tales of Iowa. Their collection is based on the response to requests in local newspapers asking for real-life ghostly encounters. From friendly presences to those less willing to share their haunts, here are Iowa ghosts with unfinished business and Iowa houses crackling with unexplained phenomena. "I don't want the story of Charley's ghost to die with me", says a talegiver from Old Man's Creek. "Remember all of this really happened. It's not just a figment of my imagination". The authors hope that this book generates even more sharing of tales. Ghostly Tales of Iowa contributes to the folklore of Iowa and preserves the storytelling tradition in the state. The stories offer insights into our culture, people, and geography. All the tales are entertaining. Some send chills down your spine. They will delight readers who love a good ghost story.

ISBN:

081382673X

OCLC:

35114948