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Haunted America #2
Haunted Chattanooga
It is the home of one of the most famous railways in American history, the site of a historically vital trade route along the Tennessee River and the gateway to the Deep South. Chattanooga has a storied past—a past that still lives through the spirits that haunt the city. Whether it is the ghost of the Delta Queen still lingering from the days of the river trade, the porter who forever roams the grounds of the historic Terminal Station or the restless souls that haunt from beneath the city in its elaborate underground tunnel system, the specter of Chattanooga’s past is everywhere. Join authors Jessica Penot and Amy Petulla as they survey the most historically haunted places in and around the Scenic City.
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115 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 16, 2011
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Jessica Penot
17 books58 followersI am a counselor and writer who lives in Alabama with my dogs, cats, children, and other strange creatures. I am an autistic therapist and autism advocate that loses herself in hyperfixations and glimmers and writes books about them.
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October 20, 2021
3.5/5 stars
This is an especially interesting read if you are from or familiar with the Chattanooga area. Lots of puzzle pieces of old legends connected while reading historical accounts as well as imaginative scenarios that could cause all the supposed haunted.
This is an especially interesting read if you are from or familiar with the Chattanooga area. Lots of puzzle pieces of old legends connected while reading historical accounts as well as imaginative scenarios that could cause all the supposed haunted.
October 10, 2022
3.5 rounded to 4 stars. I enjoyed reading about the history and lore of the Chattanooga area. Most of this I hadn't heard much about. The Chicamauga Battlefield are the only bits I really knew. Now I have more to go and explore.
March 12, 2020
Disclaimer: I bought this book at a ghost tour! Support your authors!
Author: Jessica Penot and Amy Petulla
Book Series: Haunted America Book 2
Rating: 4/5
Publisher: History Press (SC)
Publication Date: August 16, 2011
Genre: Historical Fiction/Supernatural
Recommended Age: 10+ (ghosts)
Pages: 106
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Synopsis: It is the home of one of the most famous railways in American history, the site of a historically vital trade route along the Tennessee River and the gateway to the Deep South. Chattanooga has a storied past, a past that still lives through the spirits that haunt the city. Whether it is the ghost of the Delta Queen still lingering from the days of the river trade, the porter who forever roams the grounds of the historic Terminal Station or the restless souls that haunt from beneath the city in its elaborate underground tunnel system, the specter of Chattanooga's past is everywhere. Join authors Jessica Penot and Amy Petulla as they survey the most historically haunted places in and around the Scenic City.
Review: I really liked this book! I thought this was a great book that was steeped in the history of Chattanooga. The writing was well done and compelling and I miss this town already.
However, I did feel like there could have been more to the book. It was very factual and stuck to a few stories, but didn’t really elaborate on the ghosts or theories or anything like that outside of a few sentences here and there. I think there’s enough about Chattanooga to write a full length novel, not just a novella.
Verdict: If you’re into history and ghosts you’ll like this one!
Author: Jessica Penot and Amy Petulla
Book Series: Haunted America Book 2
Rating: 4/5
Publisher: History Press (SC)
Publication Date: August 16, 2011
Genre: Historical Fiction/Supernatural
Recommended Age: 10+ (ghosts)
Pages: 106
Amazon Link
Synopsis: It is the home of one of the most famous railways in American history, the site of a historically vital trade route along the Tennessee River and the gateway to the Deep South. Chattanooga has a storied past, a past that still lives through the spirits that haunt the city. Whether it is the ghost of the Delta Queen still lingering from the days of the river trade, the porter who forever roams the grounds of the historic Terminal Station or the restless souls that haunt from beneath the city in its elaborate underground tunnel system, the specter of Chattanooga's past is everywhere. Join authors Jessica Penot and Amy Petulla as they survey the most historically haunted places in and around the Scenic City.
Review: I really liked this book! I thought this was a great book that was steeped in the history of Chattanooga. The writing was well done and compelling and I miss this town already.
However, I did feel like there could have been more to the book. It was very factual and stuck to a few stories, but didn’t really elaborate on the ghosts or theories or anything like that outside of a few sentences here and there. I think there’s enough about Chattanooga to write a full length novel, not just a novella.
Verdict: If you’re into history and ghosts you’ll like this one!
February 17, 2022
Not Spooky
I needed to research some of the history and legends of Chattanooga, so I go this book. While the historical info is intriguing, there’s a lot of history back story with very little said about the hauntings. If you’re worried about reading a book of ghost stories, this book won’t be an issue. It’s more of a history followed by brief explanations of the suggested ghosts.
Although not exactly what I was looking for, it did provide me with some stories I might pursue on my own. I would have appreciated a few more photos, especially ones revealing orbs mentioned in the book. I suppose it’s possible the authors could not obtain permission to use them, but at least one photo was taken by the author but not in the book.
Also, there is a long, fanciful story related to the Chattanooga Choo Choo which is completely made up and not part of the haunting. It’s the authors made up story for trying to explain the presence of 2 ghosts. Although entertaining, I didn’t feel it belonged in this book.
I needed to research some of the history and legends of Chattanooga, so I go this book. While the historical info is intriguing, there’s a lot of history back story with very little said about the hauntings. If you’re worried about reading a book of ghost stories, this book won’t be an issue. It’s more of a history followed by brief explanations of the suggested ghosts.
Although not exactly what I was looking for, it did provide me with some stories I might pursue on my own. I would have appreciated a few more photos, especially ones revealing orbs mentioned in the book. I suppose it’s possible the authors could not obtain permission to use them, but at least one photo was taken by the author but not in the book.
Also, there is a long, fanciful story related to the Chattanooga Choo Choo which is completely made up and not part of the haunting. It’s the authors made up story for trying to explain the presence of 2 ghosts. Although entertaining, I didn’t feel it belonged in this book.
August 8, 2019
Paranormal investigators deserve a fair and impartial review. They may have discovered another dimension.
I read of the heroic ghost porter with all senses alert to the disaster I feared eminent.
The tale of Swaim's Jail, concluding with the fanciful model train ride is preposterous.
I read of the heroic ghost porter with all senses alert to the disaster I feared eminent.
The tale of Swaim's Jail, concluding with the fanciful model train ride is preposterous.
December 6, 2018
Definitely worth the read.
Recommend the book, especially if you plan to visit. Lived in the area for the first 24 yrs of my life and they did their home work and the book is well written.
Recommend the book, especially if you plan to visit. Lived in the area for the first 24 yrs of my life and they did their home work and the book is well written.
July 25, 2017
It was interesting.
January 28, 2022
I enjoyed the book. I live close to the areas in the book. It is good to hear local stories. Also good to read a haunted book not about mean sprits.
March 14, 2017
My Daughter got me this book for Christmas. She now lives in Chattanooga and knows how I collect Haunted books from every town I go to. I really enjoyed each story in the book. I loved the history of each place. I do wish there was a bit more about the haunting as well. The book is very well written and next time I go visit my daughter I will be taking my book as part of my Travel itinerary. I hope we can visit some of the places listed int he book. I have been to Lookout Mountain and Chickamauga, and we have already talked about going to Raccoon Mountain. All of which of mentioned int he book.
January 13, 2012
I enjoyed it more than I first thought that I would. I was born and raised in Chattanooga and I have heard of a few of these stories. But I really didn't know where the stories started so I thought I would read up on them. One of the authors runs the ghost tour in Chattanooga and I really would like to go on the tour.
While the ghost stories were interesting, I found myself more fascinated in the actual history of my hometown. For 30 years, I didn't really think much about it. I guess moving 1000 miles away from it makes you really want to know where you came from and how the city became what it is today.
While the ghost stories were interesting, I found myself more fascinated in the actual history of my hometown. For 30 years, I didn't really think much about it. I guess moving 1000 miles away from it makes you really want to know where you came from and how the city became what it is today.
February 15, 2021
Being from the Greater Chattanooga Area, I thought this would be a neat little book to have. I picked it up at Ruby Falls when I took my kids there. I enjoyed reading about all of these familiar places. I would like to visit some of these that I have not been to. I wish the book was longer and included more places, but it was a cool little book to get to add to my collection.
December 23, 2015
I was really excited about this book but it was a disappointment. It contained a lot of "historical" backstories to purported hauntings without giving much description of the actual hauntings. I would have really enjoyed more first-hand accounts of supernatural encounters.
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