Ghosts of Newport
Author | : John T. Brennan |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 2007-09-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781614233619 |
ISBN-13 | : 1614233616 |
Rating | : 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Ghosts of Newport plumbs the depths of Newport's history and reveals a host of chilling tales in which fact and folklore intertwine. Today's Newport attracts countless visitors from around the world; its streets are alive with art, culture, wealth and beauty. Yet the city harbors echoes of a dark and turbulent past, including a variety of haunted sites: the Jailhouse Inn, Astor's Beechwood, the White Horse Tavern--America's oldest tavern--and many more. These stories show a side of Newport that history books alone could never tell, and help you peer past the city's gilded façade to discover dark secrets sure to spook and surprise.