Civil War Ghosts & Legends
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
The countless horrible deaths and bloody strife of the Civil War have always haunted America--as these eerie stories reveal, and sometimes literally. The turbulence of that era has left us with extraordinary tales that serve as a reminder of the heroism displayed and the torture endured by the soldiers of both sides. A man from Harper's Ferry, bearing a striking resemblance to John Brown, is often asked to pose for photographs; but his image never appears when they are developed. The ghost of a murdered captain appears before his colonel and reveals who did the killing. A reenactment of J. E. B. Stuart's famous ride becomes a frightening reality as one man witnesses his great grandfather's fall in battle a hundred years prior. These, and other legends, uniquely blend suspense, mystery, and history.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0760703663
ISBN13:9780760703663
Release Date:September 1996
Publisher:Barnes & Noble
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Fun legends to balance your civil war knowledge
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Very light reading but a great way to balance the history of the civil war with the stories and legends. Even if you don't believe in ghosts, the stories make you think and imagine being in the middle of our country's greatest and most difficult test. As a civil war buff they perked my interest to look into the stories and events even deeper.
civil war ghost stories and legends
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
A great book. Very easy reading and very informative. Great account of battles of the civil war and ghost stories surrounding it. I would highly recomend this book to anyone interested in ghost stories and the civil war.
Hauntingly Poignant
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I just finished watching 1951s "The Tall Target" about an assassination plot on the life of Abram Lincoln aboard a moving train. Abram Lincoln and the train got me thinking about a story I had once read. And then I remembered it. It was from Nancy Roberts' "Civil War Ghost Stories & Legends." I pulled the book from the shelf and there it was. Being a Civil War buff I bought this book several years ago attracted and intrigued by the title. It had never occurred to me that with all the horrors, suffering and death on America's battlefields during the Civil War that the emergence of ghosts and related supernatural haunts would come to surface. The particular story that I remember most strikingly was "The Night Train Passes." It is all about the reappearance of Abram Lincoln's funeral train. It is spooky. This entire book is spooky. There is something about the images of the Civil War that makes this collection of stories so intriguing, personally haunting yet poignant. I highly recommend this book.
Interesting, attention getting and informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Found this book to be interesting with the ability to hold ones attention. In addition, it was thought provoking and the material supports many held beliefs regarding the civil war.
Interesting, brings back memories of Battlefield Ghosts
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I have done vast research on Civil War Battlefields and sites. I have seen many Ghostly Spirits on Va. Battlefields also at Gettysburg ,PA. They really do exsist. While exciting to see, it is also scary.This was a good book to read.
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
