Haunted Richmond: The Shadows of Shockoe
Download or Read eBook Haunted Richmond: The Shadows of Shockoe PDF written by Scott Bergman and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Scott Bergman |
| Publisher | : History Press Library Editions |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2007-08 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1540218015 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781540218018 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Haunted Richmond: The Shadows of Shockoe by : Scott Bergman
Book excerpt: With over four hundred years of history, Richmond abounds with ghostly tales and ghastly deeds from the past. Step into the shadows and take a tour of thirteen of Richmond s most haunted sites. Visit Church Hill, home of the famous St. John s Church, and discover the events that led to the tragic tunnel collapse of 1925. Discover the long-forgotten Civil War hospitals of Shockoe Bottom, where hundreds of wounded soldiers met their end. Feel the icy chill at the bottom of a staircase where a young apprentice was murdered in cold blood by his jealous master in 1826. These stories and more await as you discover the mysterious, tragic and terrifying events of Richmond s dark past."
