Haunted York - Couverture souple

Matthews, Rupert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0853725861 ISBN 13 : 9780853725862

Editeur : Pitkin Publishing, 1992

Synopsis

Rumoured to have 140 ghosts within its city walls, York is one of the most densely haunted cities in England, and this guide will make you shudder as you read the scary reasons why.

Find out about the spectral patrol unearthing an old Roman road through the cellar of the Treasurer's House, and the mysterious phantom of a woman in grey around Petergate Bar. Watch out for the disturbing canine Barguist – a huge black dog with glowing red eyes – known to stalk the streets in search of human prey.

Discover the ghoulish tales tucked away within York's ancient streets and pathways with this entertaining and imaginative guide. Full of colour photographs and eerie illustrations of spectral encounters, there's sure to be plenty in this guide to make your hairs stand on end.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Rumoured to have 140 ghosts within its city walls, York is one of the most densely haunted cities in England, and this guide will make you shudder as you read the scary reasons why. Find out about the spectral patrol unearthing an old Roman road through the cellar of the Treasurer's House, and the mysterious phantom of a woman in grey around Petergate Bar. Watch out for the disturbing canine Barguist a huge black dog with glowing red eyes known to stalk the streets in search of human prey. Discover the ghoulish tales tucked away within York's ancient streets and pathways with this entertaining and imaginative guide. Full of colour photographs and eerie illustrations of spectral encounters, there's sure to be plenty in this guide to make your hairs stand on end.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a terrifying collection of true-life tales of ghosts, poltergeists and spirits of all kinds in the streets, buildings and graveyards of York. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, Haunted York contains a chilling range of ghostly phenomena. From the medieval stonemason who haunts York Minster to a reincarnation mystery at St Mary's Church, the spectres of King's Manor, Micklegate Bar and Exhibition Square and the many spirits to be found in the city's public houses, this phenomenal gathering of ghostly goings-on is bound to captivate anyone interested in the supernatural history of York.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pitkin Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0853725861
• ISBN 13: 9780853725862
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 24
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible