Ghostly Tales of Iowa (Paperback)

~ (Author), Vicky L. Hinsenbrock (Author)

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 Description

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Iowa State Press; 1st edition (September 30, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081382673X
• ISBN-13: 978-0813826738
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,572,591 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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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

By	Lindsey Lu (IA.) - See all my reviews

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.