Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Massachusetts
Hiking the State's Legends, Hauntings, and History
Erschienen am 1. September 2021
288 Seiten
978-1-4930-6043-6 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
Massachusetts-a New England state with a proud history and a vibrant culture. But there is more to this place than white church steeples and town greens. In the forests, meadows, and beaches surrounding quaint, colonial towns lurk screeching ghosts, cursed treasures, sea serpents and other strange creatures, and even the Devil himself, all awaiting the next hiker to stumble down the trail...
For years, tales of these mysterious beings and places existed only in whispers and campfire tales, but now for the first time these legends have been collected and retold in one volume: Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Massachusetts. Alongside each of these captivating tales is the necessary route and trailhead information brave readers will need to go beyond their town lines and test their nerve.
With dozens of stories and hikes throughout, readers will discover and explore the legends and forgotten histories from the Berkshires to the Bay.
For years, tales of these mysterious beings and places existed only in whispers and campfire tales, but now for the first time these legends have been collected and retold in one volume: Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Massachusetts. Alongside each of these captivating tales is the necessary route and trailhead information brave readers will need to go beyond their town lines and test their nerve.
With dozens of stories and hikes throughout, readers will discover and explore the legends and forgotten histories from the Berkshires to the Bay.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
NetGalley Review: 4 starsLast updated on 25 Jun 2021
"Massachusetts has lots of creepy history, the Salem witch Trials, Lizzie Borden, Danvers Institution......The state is rife with spooky stories based on real events. Readers can read these stories, and if they dare, hike the trails associated with them and laid out in this guidebook. Whether you're a ghost story enthusiast or a hiker looking for something unusual, you'll find something to love in this book"
-Rosemary Smith, Librarian at RSU 18 Williams Library NetGalley Review: 5 stars
Last updated on 29 Jun 2021
"Being from Connecticut I do spend quite a bit of time in Massachusetts as well, including Salem. I've been very interested in finding some more spooky and creepy areas in which to explore and found quite a few! Lots of them close enough to Salem that I could make part of a weekend getaway. Quite a few will make a great day trip as well. Even though I know most places here in CT, fingers crossed a Spooky CT one is published soon as well!! Thank you so much for letting me explore this wonderful book ahead of time!!"
-Paula Hoponick, Consumer Reviewer NetGalley Review: 5 stars
Last updated on 02 Aug 2021
"I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley. #netgalley
I've always been fascinated with Massachusetts and ghosts so this is perfect for me."-Blind Bat Books Bakunzi NetGalley Review: 4 stars
Last updated on 05 Aug 2021
"History buffs and hiking aficionado's take note, author Stephen Gencarella has once again put together a fascinating and well-written collection with his newest book, Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Massachusetts. Using a mix of historical data and deft storytelling, Gencarella takes readers on a tour of Massachusetts led by tall tales and spine chilling accounts of what may or may not have happened in its long history. With stories ranging from the Salem Witch Trials to the "Dover Demon", legends old and new are told from varying perspectives and with a great deal of research and knowledge in a captivating and engaging way. With clear directions on how to travel to the various locations, this is an excellent resource and well worth the read."-Emiley Murphy, educator at Public Affairs NetGalley Review: 4 stars
Last updated on 06 Aug 2021
"Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Massachusetts by Stephen Gencarella. Another book in the spooky trails collection. If you enjoy history or hiking and are in MA I strongly recommend this book. Great stories about real places with links to trails that are near by to hike."-Alexis Forgit, educator at Milford Public School
Weitere Details
Sprache
Englisch
Verlagsort
New York
USA
Verlagsgruppe
Globe Pequot Press
Illustrationen
1 Maps
Dateigröße
1,62 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4930-6043-6 (9781493060436)
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Person
Stephen Gencarella is a professor of folklore studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where his research focuses on the culture and legends of New England. An avid hiker, he lives in Lyme, Connecticut.
Inhalt
- Intro
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1: His Snakeship Returns
- 2: "Ain't We to Provincetown?"
- 3: The Salem Witch Trials
- 4: The Witch of Half Way Pond
- 5: The "Witches" of Dogtown
- 6: The "Witches" of Hadley and Westborough
- 7: Hannah Screecher and Her Sister
- 8: The Screeching Lady, the Wizard, and the Pixies
- 9: The Mooncusser's White Horse
- 10: The Wild Man of Wellfleet
- 11: Old Harry Main of Ipswich
- 12: The Treasure of Scraggum Woods
- 13: Dungeon Rock
- 14: The Horror of the Bridgewater Triangle
- 15: Dinglehole
- 16: The Dover Demon
- 17: Rag Rock and Hoccomocco Pond
- 18: Bash Bish Falls
- 19: The Wizard's Glen, Wahconah Falls, and Monument Mountain
- 20: Hobbomocko and Moshup
- 21: The Ghost of Mount Greylock
- 22: Popcorn Snow of Petersham
- 23: The Haunts of Boston Harbor: Part One
- 24: The Haunts of Boston Harbor: Part Two
- 25: On Springfield Mountain and Vicinity
- Works Cited
- Index of Places
- About the Author
