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Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow: Haunts of the Headless Horseman
Chilling Tales of the Hudson Valley
Nestled on the banks of the Hudson River, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown are steeped in history and ghost lore. Famous for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," the storied Westchester region also has a dark history of witches, spies, and pirates. Rumors of Headless Horseman sightings surge during spooky season while visitors flock to the Valley's haunted hot spots like the Old Dutch Church and the famed writer's Sunnyside home. Join author and journalist Sam Baltrusis on a bone-chilling journey through the streets of Sleepy Hollow as he breathes new life into the legendary village's long-departed souls.
Nestled on the banks of the Hudson River, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown are steeped in history and ghost lore. Famous for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," the storied Westchester region also has a dark history of witches, spies, and pirates. Rumors of Headless Horseman sightings surge during spooky season while visitors flock to the Valley's haunted hot spots like the Old Dutch Church and the famed writer's Sunnyside home. Join author and journalist Sam Baltrusis on a bone-chilling journey through the streets of Sleepy Hollow as he breathes new life into the legendary village's long-departed souls.
144 pages, Paperback
Published September 23, 2024
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Sam Baltrusis
24 books39 followersSam Baltrusis, author of "Wicked Salem: Exploring Lingering Lore and Legends," has penned a dozen historical-based ghost books including "Ghost Writers" and "Mass Murders." He has been featured on several national TV shows including Destination America's "Haunted Towns," the Travel Channel's "Haunted USA" on Salem and served as Boston's paranormal expert on the Biography Channel's "Haunted Encounters." In 2019, he was featured on the one-hundredth episode of "A Haunting" that aired on the Travel Channel. Baltrusis is a sought-after lecturer who speaks at dozens of paranormal-related events scattered throughout New England, including an author discussion at the Massachusetts State House and paranormal conventions that he produced called the Plymouth ParaCon in 2018 and the Berkshire’s MASS ParaCon in 2019. Visit SamBaltrusis.com for more information.
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September 27, 2024
There are lots of tourist-oriented books on Sleepy Hollow. As my blog post
(Sects and Violence in the Ancient World) notes, I’ve read quite a few. Sam Baltrusis, the author of Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow, has written a number of books in this vein. This one is part of the Haunted America imprint of The History Press, the publisher of a great deal of volumes on local history and traditions. These are generally fun.
The first couple of chapters here lay out the basics of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and Washington Irving. (Having already submitted my own book on Sleepy Hollow to the publisher, I would quibble a bit about some of this.) The book is then divided into the ghosts, the haunts (which compares Salem to Sleepy Hollow), the nightlife (haunted bars/pubs), and the waterfront (the Hudson River). It doesn’t linger too long on any one location or story, but the series consists of short, heavily illustrated books.
This is a diverting book. I have to admit that, having lived for a few years with Irving and his story, it felt a bit rushed to me. Irving is an interested and complicated figure. The Hudson Valley is a storied region. The Headless Horseman is one of America’s first ghosts. Books on these things will draw in readers, especially in the fall.
(Sects and Violence in the Ancient World) notes, I’ve read quite a few. Sam Baltrusis, the author of Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow, has written a number of books in this vein. This one is part of the Haunted America imprint of The History Press, the publisher of a great deal of volumes on local history and traditions. These are generally fun.
The first couple of chapters here lay out the basics of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and Washington Irving. (Having already submitted my own book on Sleepy Hollow to the publisher, I would quibble a bit about some of this.) The book is then divided into the ghosts, the haunts (which compares Salem to Sleepy Hollow), the nightlife (haunted bars/pubs), and the waterfront (the Hudson River). It doesn’t linger too long on any one location or story, but the series consists of short, heavily illustrated books.
This is a diverting book. I have to admit that, having lived for a few years with Irving and his story, it felt a bit rushed to me. Irving is an interested and complicated figure. The Hudson Valley is a storied region. The Headless Horseman is one of America’s first ghosts. Books on these things will draw in readers, especially in the fall.
October 18, 2024
Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow is such an interesting book filled with history and legend. I've always loved everything Sleepy Hollow. One day I'll make it to the real Sleepy Hollow but until then, this book took me on an amazing trip. I enjoyed the history, the town in the present, and the paranormal elements.
The book has so much information and I devoured everything. I love that Sleepy Hollow Cemetery was used in two Dark Shadows movies. Jonathan Frid's Barnabas Collins is my favorite iteration of that character. Ben Cross's run as Barnabas is my second favorite and I'm still bummed there was only one season. While I love Johnny Depp in Sleepy Hollow, and am happy I got to see the movie in the theater, Johnny Depp's Barnabas Collins is my least favorite of the Dark Shadows world.
I love to read about ghosts, hauntings, and paranormal activity. This book fulfills that love and is about a legend I've also enjoyed and in a location that intrigues me. The author does a wonderful job creating the perfect atmosphere for the reader while taking them on a historical and paranormal journey.
The book has so much information and I devoured everything. I love that Sleepy Hollow Cemetery was used in two Dark Shadows movies. Jonathan Frid's Barnabas Collins is my favorite iteration of that character. Ben Cross's run as Barnabas is my second favorite and I'm still bummed there was only one season. While I love Johnny Depp in Sleepy Hollow, and am happy I got to see the movie in the theater, Johnny Depp's Barnabas Collins is my least favorite of the Dark Shadows world.
I love to read about ghosts, hauntings, and paranormal activity. This book fulfills that love and is about a legend I've also enjoyed and in a location that intrigues me. The author does a wonderful job creating the perfect atmosphere for the reader while taking them on a historical and paranormal journey.
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