Haunted Houses and Family Ghosts of Kentucky (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

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"Family tales as-told-to coming from all over a state which has never book on a ghost-hunter-list but should be." -- Rockland (ME) Courier

"Likely to be a popular read around the fire at Halloween time." -- Bourbon Times

"Offers an amazing glimpse at just how many people claim-and truly believe-they have had paranormal experiences." -- Appalachian Quarterly

"These eyewitness acconts of Bluegrass State residents who can't say goodbye aslo include downright spooky stuff as close as Covington." -- Cincinnati Enquirer

“A ghoulish companion with which to celebrate the Halloween season." -- Kentucky Monthly

“Another exciting collection of tales from the Commonwealth, told to us as they were told to him.” -- McCormick (SC) Messenger

“Now—if you’re brave enough—you can explore the haunted houses of Kentucky.” -- Cincinnati Post

“What’s compelling about these ghoulish tales is the drama of their too-close-for-comfort settings.” -- Lexington Herald-Leader

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"Offers an amazing glimpse at just how many people claim -- and truly believe -- they have had paranormal experiences.-- Appalachian Quarterly" -- Appalachian Quarterly

"Likely to be a popular read around the fire at Halloween time.-- Bourbon Times" -- Bourbon Times

"These eyewitness accounts of Bluegrass State residents who just can't say goodbye also include downright spooky stuff as close as Second Street in Covington.-- Cincinnati Enquirer" -- Cincinnati Enquirer

"Now -- if you're brave enough -- you can explore the haunted houses of Kentucky.-- Cincinnati Post" -- Cincinnati Post

"A ghoulish companion with which to celebrate the Halloween season, as well as providing a good scare throughout the rest of the year.-- Kentucky Monthly" -- Kentucky Monthly

"What's compelling about these ghoulish tales is the drama of their too-close-for-comfort settings.-- Lexington Herald-Leader" -- Lexington Herald-Leader

"A fascinating look at Kentucky, its people and its history.-- Louisville Courier-Journal" -- Louisville Courier-Journal

"Another exciting collection of tales from the Commonwealth, told to us as they were told to him.-- McCormick (SC) Messenger" -- McCormick (SC) Messenger

"A book that can be enjoyed by all age groups and one that doesn't have to be started at the beginning and read through to the end in any particular order.-- Paintsville Herald" -- Paintsville Herald

"Family tales as-told-to coming from all over a state which has never book on a ghost-hunter-list but should be.-- Rockland (ME) Courier" -- Rockland (ME) Courier

"Contains real gems that haunted me for days.-- Rockland (ME) Courier-Gazette" -- Rockland (ME) Courier-Gazette

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky (September 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813122279
• ISBN-13: 978-0813122274
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #680,751 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, October 10, 2007

By	Author Rose Pressey - See all my reviews

I am a fan of William Lynwood Montell. Great stories and well written. A must read for anyone interested in the paranormal or spooky stories.

Rose Pressey
Author of "My Haunted Family"