Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales - Allen Sircy

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Résumé :
Journey into the shadowy past of one of the world's most iconic cities with Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: New York City. This captivating collection unveils the eerie and spine-chilling history lurking beneath the bustling streets of the Big Apple. Unearth the macabre tales of galvanism, where doctors attempted to resurrect the dead with electricity. Experience the rich and haunting folklore of Native American spirits that once roamed the land, and encounter the mystical and mysterious world of voodoo practices that thrived in hidden corners of the city. Relive the terror of the Lower Manhattan Slasher, whose gruesome spree in 1981 left the city gripped with fear, and sail into the murky waters of the Long Island Sound, where the monstrous Long Island Sea Serpent menaced fishermen and beachgoers in 1895. Discover the chilling account of one of New York's wealthiest men, A.T. Stewart, whose grave was infamously robbed, and his remains held for ransom, casting a shadow of dread over the city's elite. With each turn of the page, Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: New York City weaves together true accounts and legendary lore, offering a chilling journey through the dark side of New York City....