{"product_id":"big-book-of-american-ghost-jannette-quackenbush-9781940087689","title":"Big Book of American Ghost Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Big Book of American Ghost Stories: Hauntings and Legends from Every State\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy Jannette Quackenbush\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the haunted history of America-one state at a time.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the foggy hollows of Appalachia to the deserts of the Southwest, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Book of American Ghost Stories\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the most chilling tales from \u003cb\u003eall 50 states\u003c\/b\u003e, collected and curated by folklorist and author \u003cb\u003eJannette Quackenbush\u003c\/b\u003e, creator of \u003ci\u003eDark Journeys with Jannette\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach story is rooted in \u003cb\u003eauthentic folklore\u003c\/b\u003e, drawn from old newspapers, oral traditions, and regional archives that preserve the voices of the past. You'll encounter \u003cb\u003evanishing hitchhikers\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecrybaby bridges\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eladies in white\u003c\/b\u003e, haunted inns, battlefield phantoms, cursed mining towns, and restless spirits who refuse to fade into history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the \u003cb\u003eghost towns of the Old West\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003ehaunted bridges of the East\u003c\/b\u003e, this book guides you through America's most legendary-and often forgotten-haunts. Some stories are famous, others nearly lost to time, but all reveal a nation shaped by mystery, tragedy, and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighlights include: \u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eTrue ghost stories from every U.S. state\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eUrban legends, folklore, and first-hand accounts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eHaunted places travelers can still visit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eBonus cryptid encounters\u003c\/b\u003e unique to each region\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over four decades of field research, \u003cb\u003eJannette Quackenbush\u003c\/b\u003e-one of the nation's leading folklore historians-blends \u003cb\u003ehistorical accuracy\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003eatmospheric storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e, giving readers a haunting journey through the real legends that define America's ghostly heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of folklore, travel, paranormal history, and those who believe the past never truly dies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jannette Quackenbush\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1940087686\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781940087689\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e 21 Crows Dusk to Dawn Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 504\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.01d","brand":"Jannette Quackenbush","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801147977983,"sku":"9781940087689","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/big-book-of-american-ghost-jannette-quackenbush-9781940087689","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}