Ghosts of Maryland

by Mike Ricksecker

Overview

Explore the supernatural history of Maryland through ghost stories and legends, and discover why the state may be one of the most haunted in America. Learn how a woman, killed by an oil lamp, locked the parlor doors of her house from her coffin. Play cards with the devil in a home where a ghost led a player to a hidden gold chain. See the impression left in a bed at the Dr. Samuel A. Mudd house and discover what person of infamy may have left it. Solve the mystery of the ghost of a headless peddler that kept pointing a stick at the ground, and read about the testimony of a ghost used in court. These and other stories form a comprehensive collection of ghosts in Maryland, including details unearthed for the first time in decades!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764334238
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	11/23/2009
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	1,015,813
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Mike Ricksecker has been writing most of his life, including paranormal short stories, song lyrics, and a monthly mystery newsletter.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 Maryland... A Haunted State 8

Chapter 2 Mount Airy Mansion and Plantation 11

Chapter 3 The Snowden Homes 16

Chapter 4 Ghosts of Westminster 25

Chapter 5 Downtown Frederick 33

Chapter 6 The Patapsco Female Institute and Mount Ida 43

Chapter 7 The Hayden House 47

Chapter 8 Lilburn Castle 52

Chapter 9 The Surratt House and Tavern 57

Chapter 10 Impression at the Mudd House 62

Chapter 11 Ghosts of Charles Street 69

Chapter 12 Ghost Hunting 73

Chapter 13 Haunted Atlas of Maryland 78

Bibliography 153

Index 156