Spookiest Battlefields: Discover America's Most Haunted Battlefields

by Terrance Zepke

Extraordinary events have shaped American history, such as the momentous Battle of First Bull Run. It was one of the largest land battles of the Civil War, so it is not surprising that this is among the most haunted battlefields in our nation.

Psychics have reported nine different entities present at Manassas Battlefield. Ignorant at this point as to how long and how bloody this war would become, tourists traveled by carriage (from as far away as Washington, D.C.) to Manassas to watch the battle. They brought picnics and cheered from the sidelines, as if watching a ball game!

Over the years, there have been thousands of reports of paranormal activity at our battlefields. A Phantom Rider, believed to be General "Mad Anthony" Wayne, has been seen galloping up Route 322 before disappearing into the woods at Brandywine Battlefield.

You’ll also read about other key battles and hauntings, such as…
*Shiloh’s Drummer Boy Ghost
*Old Green Eyes of Chickamauga
*a mysterious fog at Richmond
*a strange blue light that appears at Antietam
*the spirits of Indian warriors at Little Bighorn
*and learn how Devil’s Den, Slaughter Pen, and Bloody Lane got their gruesome names…and more! In addition to chronicling paranormal activity, visitor information, such as the best times to go and tour options, are revealed.

175 pages, Paperback

First published May 17, 2015

About the author

I was born to travel! My parents took me on my first trip when I was just three years old and I have been on the go ever since! I always knew I wanted to be a journalist or a travel writer. I decided to pursue a career as a travel writer because I felt I would see more of the world--and I have! I have traveled to every continent and lived all over the world, including Oahu, Hilton Head, and London.

My favorite places are the South Carolina Lowcountry, Africa (especially East and South), and London. While I love all travel, my favorite kind is adventure travel. I have enjoyed all kinds of adventures, including hot-air ballooning over the Northern Serengeti,camping in the Himalayas, scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef, hiking Peru's Inca Trail,and dog-sledding in the Arctic Circle.

I also like to read, explore historic sites, and chase ghosts. If it's historic and haunted, you got me! I have written close to thirty books. To find out more about my books, such as TERRANCE TALKS TRAVEL: A POCKET GUIDE TO ADVENTURE TRAVEL, A GHOST HUNTER'S GUIDE TO THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN AMERICA, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CHEAP TRAVEL, and SPOOKIEST BATTLEFIELDS visit www.terrancezepke.com and www.terrancetalkstravel.com.

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Reviews

[Julie Baswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book includes information on 14 battlefields that have recurring paranormal activity. Each of these locations was a site where a major battle was fought during either the Civil War, or the American Revolution. All of these battles resulted in heavy casualties. The author gives detailed information on each of the parks associated with each battle, as well as the hauntings documented.

I was never good at remembering my American History. I love the way the author has broken it down with dates, locations, and some actual backstory. I don’t remember ever hearing of most of it before now. Even though I love reading about anything paranormal, I actually enjoyed learning about each one of the conflicts more. I also didn’t realize that a lot of family members were with the troops at their camps during some skirmishes. My biggest surprise was learning that as many as 500 women fought as men during this time.

[Starry · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don't waste your time. Contains no more depth than a simple pamphlet you might find in a hotel rack advising of you of places you can visit.