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American Ghost Stories

Series: Ghost Stories
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American Ghost Stories is a captivating collection of tales that delve into the eerie and supernatural aspects of American folklore. Each story explores mysterious and haunting encounters, with settings ranging from desolate landscapes to haunted dwellings. The book captures a chilling atmosphere, offering readers an enthralling experience filled with suspense and the uncanny.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you love spine-chilling tales filled with supernatural mysteries and eerie atmospheres. It captures the essence of classic American folklore with haunting narratives that are perfect for fans of ghostly adventures and thrilling horror experiences.

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American Ghost Stories

A spine-chilling collection of classic American tales by Edgar Allan Poe ('The Masque of the Red Death'), Francis Bret Harte ('The Ghosts of Stukeley Castle'), Edith Wharton ('Afterward'), Mark Twain ('A Ghost Story'), Harriet Beecher Stowe ('The Ghost in the Mill'), O. Henry ('A Ghost of a Chance'), H.P. Lovecraft ('The Outsider') and many more.

American ghosts stories have their origins in the gothic, mixed with the fears of the pioneer landscapes. A terrific new collection of classic tales

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American Ghost Stories have their origins in the gothic, mixed with the fears of the pioneer landscapes. A terrific new collection of classic tales.

Settling in for a night of spine-chilling entertainment? Here's a gripping collection of classic American ghost tales by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe ('The Mask of the Red Death'), Francis Bret Harte ('A Ghost of the Sierras'), Edith Wharton ('All Souls'), Mark Twain ('A Ghost Story'), Harriet Beecher Stowe ('The Ghost in the Mill'), O. Henry ('The Ghost of a Chance'), H.P. Lovecraft ('The Outsider') and many more.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804172391

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 10 Line drawings, black and white

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Brett Riley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Brett Riley (Introduction) writes fiction, screenplays, and creative nonfiction, and teaches literature, creative writing, and composition at the College of Southern Nevada. He’s also worked at LSU (where he earned his Ph.D), the University of Alabama, the University of Louisiana-Monroe, and Baton Rouge Community College. His fiction includes, Comanche and a collection of stories, The Subtle Dance of Impulse and Light.

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