Haunted Deland and the Ghosts of West Volusia County by Dusty Smith (English) Pa

Description: Haunted Deland and the Ghosts of West Volusia County by Dusty Smith Author and Haunted DeLand tour guide Dusty Smith recounts a century of ghostly history in the bustling historic community of DeLand, the Athens of Florida. Specters include those of Jeannette Barnhill, whose ghost drove her real estate mogul widower mad by standing behind him to keep a constant watch on his accounting books, and of the guest killed in the 1917 Putnam Hotel fire who leaves the smell of burnt wood and flesh in the air. Forlorn lovers Ruby and Joshua, a freed slave and a plantation foreman, and Suzanna Brown, who jumped to her death with unrequited love for a Stetson professor, are included, as well as the ghostly horse-drawn hearse that has been seen parked alongside what was once the Old Casket Company. From steamboat captains to Spiritualist camp residents, DeLands ghosts are sure to delight visitors and residents alike in this stirring account of the areas historic haunts. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Author and Haunted DeLand tour guide Dusty Smith recounts a century of ghostly history in the bustling historic community of DeLand, the Athens of Florida. Specters include those of Jeannette Barnhill, whose ghost drove her real estate mogul widower mad by standing behind him to keep a constant watch on his accounting books, and of the guest killed in the 1917 Putnam Hotel fire who leaves the smell of burnt wood and flesh in the air. Forlorn lovers Ruby and Joshua, a freed slave and a plantation foreman, and Suzanna Brown, who jumped to her death with unrequited love for a Stetson professor, are included, as well as the ghostly horse-drawn hearse that has been seen parked alongside what was once the Old Casket Company. From steamboat captains to Spiritualist camp residents, DeLand's ghosts are sure to delight visitors and residents alike in this stirring account of the area's historic haunts. Details ISBN1596295260 Author Dusty Smith Short Title HAUNTED DELAND & THE GHOSTS OF Pages 126 Language English ISBN-10 1596295260 ISBN-13 9781596295261 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 133.109 Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-08-31 Residence US Publisher History Press (SC) Series Haunted America Imprint History Press, The Subtitle The Ghosts of West Volusia County Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138006545;

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