Ghostly Tales of Iowa [Paperback]

Ruth Hein (Author), Vicky L. Hinsenbrock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1996

Responding to advertisements in local newspapers, Iowans shared their favourite ghost stories with the authors of this volume. As the state celebrates its sesquicentennial, this collection of bone-chilling tales, some handed down for generations, evokes the ghostly Iowa of the past.

Editorial Reviews

Review

>From prairie days to the present, Iowans have been telling chilling experiences of apparitions and strange happenings. Ghostly Tales Of Iowa is a collection of real-life ghostly encounters and/or unexplainable experiences. 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. Ghostly Tales Of Iowa and offers insights into the culture, people and geography. All the tales are entertaining. Some send chills down the spine. All of these hauntings from all over Iowa will delight anyone who loves a good ghost story! A perfect addition for the Halloween season, and year-round "dark & stormy night" parties! -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Iowa State Press; 1st edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081382673X
• ISBN-13: 978-0813826738
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #436,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great!, May 4, 2004

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Lindsey Lu (IA.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghostly Tales of Iowa (Paperback)

I live right around the area that all these stories took place. I actually lived in one of the towns that a storie took place. I absolutly loved this book. It was writen very well, and the stories were very....um whats the word? cool? It will work.
I suggest that you read this book. I really enjoyed it. And I think that all of you will too.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it, February 9, 2011

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V. Vankooten "History lover" (Pella, Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ghostly Tales of Iowa (Paperback)

This book isn't bad...but then, it isn't great, either. The biggest problem I had with it is that you can't find most of these places; the stories are phrased as, "In a northeast town long ago..." or "...a house north of Decorah..."

If you're just sitting down for an enjoyable read, it will do. If you want to actually find these places, go with The Iowa Road Guide to Haunted Locations by Chad Lewis. It gives explicit directions to each site.