Author: Alyson Hagy Publisher: Graywolf Press ISBN: 1555970508 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 177
Book Description
An unsentimental vision of the west, new and old, comes to life in a gritty new collection of stories by the author of Snow, Ashes In Ghosts of Wyoming, Alyson Hagy explores the hardscrabble lives and terrain of America's least-populous state. Beyond the tourist destinations of Jackson Hole and Yellowstone lies a less familiar and wilder frontier defined by the tension wrought by abundance and scarcity. A young runaway with a big secret slips across the state border and steals a collie pup from the Meeker County fairgrounds. A chorus of trainmen details a day spent laying rail across the Wyoming Territory, while contemporary voices describe life in the oil and gas fields near Gillette. A traveling preacher is caught up in a deadly skirmish between cattle rustlers and ranchers on his way from Rawlins to the Indian reservation on the Popo Agie River. Locals and activists clash when a tourist makes an archaeological discovery near Hoodoo Mountain. With spirited, lyrical prose, Hagy expertly weaves together Wyoming's colorful pioneer and speculator history with the notoften- heard voices of petroleum workers, thrill-seeking rock climbers, and those left behind by the latest boom and bust.
Author: Linda Moffitt Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Limited ISBN: 9780764338960 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Wyoming is filled with ghosts and haunted adventures. Sleep at the Ferris Mansion where a mischievous spirit of a little boy resides. Take a hike to Big Horn Medicine Wheel and experience the history and spirits that reside within the sacred Wheel. Grab a magazine at a drug store where the late owner likes to be greeted each morning. Visit a ghost town where a former serial killer still walks on an unearthly plane. Find out about Yellowstone's mysteries, as well as the spirits that still roam the many caves and grooves of Wyoming's landscapes. Learn the signs to determine when ghosts are near and what you can do to protect yourself from them! Wyoming has plenty of hauntings just waiting for you!
Author: Jill Pope Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1625846134 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 170
Book Description
Learn how the West was haunted, as historian, author, and ghost story collector Jill Pope takes you on a spectral tour of Wyoming’s capital city. In 1867, at the spot where the Union Pacific Railroad crossed Crow Creek, the city of Cheyenne was born. Since then, the Magic City of the Plains has had a long history of hauntings. Drop into the Shadows Pub and Grill, and you may find yourself sharing a drink with a spectral patron from another era. Spend a night at the Historic Plains Hotel, and you may run into one of the many ghostly guests who refuse to check out. Even the Wrangler store seems to be home to a phantom cowboy. From the ghosts of the historic depot and rail yard to the spirits that still linger in some of the city’s private homes, this frontier town is filled with spooky happenings and chilling sightings. Join writer and guide Jill Pope on a tour of the stories behind this city’s most chilling spots. Includes photos! “If there is anyone in town who knows about Cheyenne’s ghosts, it’s local historian and author Jill Pope. She can rattle off scores of stories tied to most of the buildings downtown, ranging from a murder in the Cheyenne Depot to a freak accident outside the Hynds Building.” —Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Author: Jill Pope Publisher: History Press ISBN: 9781540248169 Category : Languages : en Pages : 146
Book Description
Haunted Cheyenne author Jill Pope shares the lighter side of the paranormal spectrum with stories of departed loved ones, spirit guides and angels. Homeowners of a quaint West First Avenue home continually find bright-red lipstick prints throughout the house. The owner of a flagstone house on East Twenty-Third Street awoke to the apparition of a weathered, elderly man leaving a loving kiss on her forehead while whispering Good morning, granddaughter. A caller to a Cheyenne radio station recounted the tragic story of the death of her two sisters before she was born and their childhood tea party visitations. From the lingering smell of roses to phantasms in family photos, these local stories remind us that the deceased can give reassuring touches and guidance through struggles and share in our important moments and milestones.
Author: Kurt James Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 212
Book Description
Author Kurt James over the years has complied a vast knowledge of the state of Wyoming. Wyoming was nicknamed the "Equality State" or as some like to call it the "Cowboy State." In the beginning, he used these historical and fun facts to be weaved into his fictional adventure stories of forever blue skies and dusty frontiers, bringing authenticity to his novels. Recently Kurt James fan base has been asking for him to make available his research in book form so they can even learn more about Wyoming. This book is the effort of many years of study, investigation, and exploring the Rocky Mountains, ghost towns, and long forgotten cemeteries. Kurt James has also held countless interviews with many of those quoted within these pages. Many of the photographs and artwork used in this book are Kurt James originals. This book is the companion of any writer that needs information about Wyoming for their writing needs. It is also Kurt's hope that those that love the tales of yesteryear will use this book as part of the research for their day trips or vacations to the ghost towns and haunts mentioned in the book.
Author: Louise Martin Publisher: Hometown World ISBN: 9781728267494 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Experience a fa-BOO-lous Halloween with a ghost family on a tour of all the places you know and love in Wyoming! A family of ghosts visits spooky sites on a Halloween tour around Wyoming! Little Ghost loves tricking everyone...until Little Ghost hears the biggest BOO ever! Readers will also join in the hide and SHRIEK activity fun by spotting the hidden ghosts on each page. Come along and celebrate an unforgettable Halloween night! The #1 Regional Publisher with more than 6.9 million books sold: Delivers a BRAND-NEW regional Halloween series Halloween continues to grow in popularity: Sourcebooks' previous Halloween regional titles have sold more than 1.2 million copies Regional and Festive: This spooky, fun read-aloud incorporates Halloween fun and features art and text created especially for a specific city, state, or country so that each title feels unique
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