The Haunted History of San Antonio and the Alamo

by Sue Bradford Edwards

San Antonio, Texas, has been witness to many deaths, especially at the historic fortress known as the Alamo, where the Battle of the Alamo took place. The horrors from the battle along with the hangings that took place in San Antonio leave some people believing the city is haunted. This title explores the history of San Antonio, reports of unexplained activity at several locations throughout the city, and ways in which paranormal investigators and scientists search for proof of hauntings. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

48 pages, Library Binding

Published January 1, 2024

Reviews

[Beverly]

The author of this book, written at a 3rd/4th grade level, neither gushingly believes in ghosts or ghost sightings, nor does she dismiss them out-of-hand. She simply reports on what others have claimed to see, hear, or feel. In addition to the Alamo, she reports on ghostly hauntings at the Emily Morgan Hotel, the Spanish Governor's Palace, and what used to be a county jail, but is now a Holiday Inn Express. However, on page 8, she mentions ghostly sightings at a restaurant named "Frank." Readers will be disappointed to learn that the restaurant closed down in 2018. After each chapter is a suggestion for the reader to either do more research, or write something in response to the chapter. The book includes a glossary, online resources, a brief bibliography, and an index. This will especially be interesting to children living in San Antonio.