Each region of the U.S. has its fair share of hauntings, but maybe none more so than New England. There, the ghosts of accused witches linger in Salem. Haunted hotels are scattered throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Tormented spirits reign over what was once Danvers State Hospital. New England is as rich in ghosts as it is in history. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The oldest cemetery in the country is in Salem, and it’s also where the town’s ghosts tend to gather. However, the city’s cemeteries aren’t necessarily the most active places. #2 The most active graveyard in Salem is St. Mary’s Cemetery in Peabody, which has a reputation for being haunted. Visitors have reported seeing faint white lights that move around and experienced a foreboding sensation that they should quickly leave. #3 The second-oldest burial ground in Salem is the Broad Street Cemetery, which was established in 1655. It’s the final resting place for Court of Oyer and Terminer judge Jonathan Corwin, as well as one of Salem’s more infamous players from the 1692 witch trials era, Corwin’s sadistic nephew, high sheriff George Corwin. #4 The Broad Street Cemetery is a hotbed of paranormal activity. There have been several reports of an apparition of an older gentleman wearing period garb wandering the old-school gravestones.

"Each region of the U.S. has its fair share of hauntings, but maybe none more so than New England. There, the ghosts of accused witches linger in Salem. Haunted hotels are scattered throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Tormented spirits reign over what was once Danvers State Hospital. New England is as rich in ghosts as it is in history. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night"--

Beyond the witch trials . . . The paranormal expert and author of Ghosts of Boston “explores the cursed history underlying Salem’s supernatural beings” (Neighborhood View). Nestled on the rocky coast of Massachusetts, Salem is a city steeped in history and legend. Famous for its witch trials, the storied North Shore seaport also has a dark history of smugglers and deadly fires. It is considered one of New England's most haunted destinations. Inside Howard Street Cemetery, the ghost of accused witch Giles Corey wanders among the gravestones. Outside the Ropes Mansion, the ghost of Abigail Ropes can be seen peeking out of the windows. The Gardner-Pingree House on Essex Street is host to the spirit of sea captain Joseph White, a man whose murder in 1830 inspired literary giants like Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Join author and paranormal journalist Sam Baltrusis on a chilling journey through the streets of Salem as he chronicles the historic haunts of the Witch City. Includes photos!

The Salem witch trials are a dark moment in the history of Salem, Massachusetts. Some people believe the horrors of the witch trials have left a lasting impact on the city in the form of ghosts and hauntings. This title explores the history of Salem, reports of unexplained activity at several locations throughout the city, and ways in which paranormal investigators and scientists search for proof of hauntings. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The lure of the history of the Salem Witch Trials brings thousands of tourists to the city of Salem, Massachusetts every year. What the tourists and residents of Salem don't know is that there is a subculture of ghosts living among them from the hangings of 1692. Mary English, accused as a witch in 1692, is trying to help other victims of the witchcraft hysteria rise from the dead and join her and her husband Philip in Salem's other world. Encounters with the living of Salem, and battles with the ghosts of George Corwin and the Devil himself take the reader on a journey through modern day Salem, and back to the Salem of 1692. Mary English, while walking across Salem Common, comes upon two girls being accosted. One is a descendent of hers, Nora English, and Nora's friend, Lynn March. Mary is able to rescue Nora, but Lynn is brutally raped and murdered by a descendent of George Corwin. Waiting until Halloween night, when the veil between the real world and the other world is the thinnest, Nora, and the spirit of the murdered Lynn, cross over to the other world with the help of Mary English and Lynn's mother, the modem day witch, Lillith March. Rose Earhart weaves a tale of ghostly intrigue taking the reader on a tumultuous ride through Salem's history. From the hangings on Gallows Hill, to the mysterious powers of Tituba, the first witch of Salem, and finally to a confrontation with the Devil, "Salem's Ghosts" is a wonderful weaving of modern day Salem with the Salem of 1692.

Stories and photos that reveal the paranormal history of this picturesque Winston-Salem district. Hidden behind the preserved eighteenth-century colonial buildings of the Old Salem Historic District in Winston-Salem is a haunted history of spine-tingling tales . . . Find the harrowing stories of Salem Cemetery and the anonymous headstones of the “Strangers’ Graveyard.” Learn the origins of the inexplicable sounds at Salem College. Meet the tavern traveler who refuses to check out. Follow the story of Andreas Kresmer’s tragic death and the subsequent appearance of the “Little Red Man.” In this book, author G.T. Montgomery takes you on a frightening and fascinating journey to discover the most notorious haunts to wander Salem’s streets.