Ghosts of Savannah
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Well-told tales of the many ghosts of Savannah, one of the most haunted cities in America.
Includes fascinating bits of Savannah history as well as helpful visiting information. You’ll find out…
*why an exorcism had to be conducted at the Hampton-Lillibridge House
*why the cat at the Davenport House is a ghost
*about the rowdy ghosts at Pirate’s House who can be heard demanding more to drink
*that the playful sounds of tiny feet running through the Kehoe Inn don’t belong to the children of current guests
*who haunts the Old Candler Hospital and why
*that the deceased keeper still keeps vigil at the Tybee Island Lighthouse
…and much more including what is arguably the most haunted place in Savannah.
Read stories of hauntings that include more than twenty-four locations throughout historic Savannah and learn the best ways to explore one of the most haunted cities in America.
Brandau reviewed Ghosts of Savannah
A Ghostly Introduction (Amazon.com Review)
This little book can serve double duty. Ghosts of Savannah is an interesting introduction to the ghostly legends of Savannah, Georgia. It can also serve as a nice travel book for sightseeing in Savannah. The book starts with a little information about the city and its history as well as its haunted history. As for the ghost tales, each starts with a story or dialog set back in time at the beginning of the location’s history. This beginning is brief, but sets the stage for the story. Also included, when available, is the status of the building or location, the address, website, and tour information. While not an in-depth study of the different locations, I enjoyed reading briefly about each of the sites, especially the historic, old houses. The history of the houses was just as interesting as the stories about the ghosts that haunt there. There are black and white photos of the locations. Although color photos are usually preferred, I think the black and whites help set the scene with the historic locations. Whether you want an introduction to the haunts of Savannah or are planning a trip there, Ghost of Savannah is a good start.
This little book can serve double duty. Ghosts of Savannah is an interesting introduction to the ghostly legends of Savannah, Georgia. It can also serve as a nice travel book for sightseeing in Savannah. The book starts with a little information about the city and its history as well as its haunted history. As for the ghost tales, each starts with a story or dialog set back in time at the beginning of the location’s history. This beginning is brief, but sets the stage for the story. Also included, when available, is the status of the building or location, the address, website, and tour information. While not an in-depth study of the different locations, I enjoyed reading briefly about each of the sites, especially the historic, old houses. The history of the houses was just as interesting as the stories about the ghosts that haunt there. There are black and white photos of the locations. Although color photos are usually preferred, I think the black and whites help set the scene with the historic locations.
Whether you want an introduction to the haunts of Savannah or are planning a trip there, Ghost of Savannah is a good start. ( 
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I enjoyed this book. It gives a nice mix of historical background and sightings information. It reads well (some of these can be rather dry), and flows smoothly. Savannah sure seems to have some creepy neighborhoods! My only “complaint” would be perhaps that he goes a wee bit to far into family trees – I don’t often feel like I need that much “who begat who” in order to enjoy or follow the stories of the hauntings. But that may just be me, and some of the houses were the homes of multiple family members, so it could get confusing without that info. (
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Whether or not you believe in ghosts, this makes you want to go back or go for the first time to the beautiful city of Savannah. Have a great time – food and ghosts and sometimes both in the same place! (
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koalamom |
Ghosts of Savannah by
Terrance Zepke
Zepke has compiled an entertaining guidebook to more than twenty haunted sites in Savannah. Each short chapter begins with a conjectured conversation or vignette set in the time of the original haunting. Then the historical facts are presented, along with information on contemporary events, tours, and driving or walking directions. This would be a terrific book to tuck into a backpack or tote bag (just a little bit too big for most pockets) while doing a walking tour of the historic areas of Savannah. I’ve visited Savannah several times, and this book makes me want to go again and look for the slightly eerie side. I received this book as part of the LT Early Review program. (
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This review was written for
LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
Zepke describes the various ghosts that are said to haunt houses, hotels, museums and other buildings, most of which are in the historic district. She also provides practical details about the sites that are open to the public, which makes Ghosts of Savannah a good supplemental travel guide for anyone visiting Savannah that wants to know more about its haunted places. (
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Hagelstein |
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