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Haunted Roads of Western Pennsylvania

by Thomas White and Tony Lavorgne

Book Details

Publisher:Arcadia Publishing
Published:2015-09-28
Pages:128
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Ghostly travelers are said to wander the lonely roads of western Pennsylvania. A creeping fog rises from Blue Mist Road, and stories of car crashes, lynchings and even strange beasts haunt this isolated stretch outside Pittsburgh. Is it the angry spirit of a jealous husband or a gypsy king who stalks Erie County's Axe Murder Hollow? Shades of Death Road in Washington County may be host to phantom coal miners killed during a deadly labor dispute. With firsthand accounts and historical research, a

Our Review

For those drawn to the chilling intersection of folklore and regional history, this volume offers a meticulously researched tour of the spectral highways and byways of western Pennsylvania. The authors guide readers down infamous paths like Blue Mist Road and Shades of Death Road, grounding each eerie legend in the tangible history of car crashes, lynchings, and the region's violent labor disputes. This isn't just a collection of campfire tales; it's a deep dive into the tragic events that are said to have left a permanent, paranormal imprint on the landscape.

What sets this guide apart is its compelling use of firsthand accounts and historical documentation, creating a persuasive narrative that will satisfy both skeptics and believers. The book masterfully connects the dots between documented tragedies and the ghost stories that followed, making the case that the past is never truly buried. Readers with an interest in local history, true crime, or the supernatural will find this a captivating and spine-tingling read that will forever change how they view a drive through the Pennsylvania countryside.

Themes

History

Subjects

History