West Virginia's Dark Tourism by Tony Urban (English) Hardcover Book

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West Virginia is famous for its mountains, nature, and scenery, but it's also a treasure trove for tourists who prefer to visit history's darker and stranger side. Hitch along with the author as he visits over 60 West Virginia strange and spooky landmarks, including the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and haunted Moundsville State Prison. Learn about Charles Manson's childhood hometown, the "Hillbilly Black Dahlia," and serial killer Harry Powers, whose story inspired Night of the Hunter. Haunted houses, colleges, and cemeteries, other wordly alien encounters, cursed amusement parks, and more are explored in detail. You'll even discover Bat Boy's cave, Sasquatch's hideouts, werewolf country, and read about the time Teddy Roosevelt went monster hunting. Each location is complete with visitor information and a bounty of odd history. AUTHOR: A professional photographer, writer, and fan of weirdness (both real and imagined), Tony has traveled thousands of miles in search of oddball history, hauntings, aliens, and monsters. His photography has been published in books and magazines worldwide. 101 colour photos

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A professional photographer, writer, and fan of weirdness (both real and imagined), Tony has traveled thousands of miles in search of oddball history, hauntings, aliens, and monsters. His photography has been published in books and magazines worldwide.

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West Virginia is famous for its mountains, nature, and scenery, but it's also a treasure trove for tourists who prefer to visit history's darker and stranger side. Hitch along with the author as he visits over 60 West Virginia strange and spooky landmarks, including the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and haunted Moundsville State Prison. Learn about Charles Manson's childhood hometown, the "Hillbilly Black Dahlia," and serial killer Harry Powers, whose story inspired Night of the Hunter. Haunted houses, colleges, and cemeteries, otherworldly alien encounters, cursed amusement parks, and more are explored in detail. You'll even discover Bat Boy's cave, Sasquatch's hideouts, werewolf country, and read about the time Teddy Roosevelt went monster hunting. Each location is complete with visitor information and a bounty of odd history.

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West Virginia travelogue featuring 60 strange and spooky locations Discover monsters, true crimes, strange history, and assorted oddities from the cities to mountains and "hollers" Visitor information for your own touring

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West Virginia travelogue featuring 60 strange and spooky locations Discover monsters, true crimes, strange history, and assorted oddities from the cities to mountains and "hollers" Visitor information for your own touring

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West Virginia travelogue featuring 60 strange and spooky locations Discover monsters, true crimes, strange history, and assorted oddities from the cities to mountains and "hollers" Visitor information for your own touring

Details ISBN0764350072 Author Tony Urban Short Title WEST VIRGINIAS DARK TOURISM Pages 144 Language English ISBN-10 0764350072 ISBN-13 9780764350078 Media Book Format Hardcover Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States DEWEY 917.540444 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-10-28 AU Release Date 2016-10-28 NZ Release Date 2016-10-28 US Release Date 2016-10-28 UK Release Date 2016-10-28 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Audience General Illustrations 101 color photos We've got this

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