Thomas White taucht tief in die reiche Geschichte und Folklore Pennsylvanias ein und deckt vergessene Geschichten und lokale Legenden auf. Seine Arbeit konzentriert sich auf die amerikanische Kulturgeschichte und schöpft aus seiner Expertise im Bereich der Public History. White erforscht die faszinierenden und oft übersehenen Aspekte des regionalen Erbes und bringt den Lesern fesselnde Erzählungen über die Gegend nahe.
In San Francisco wird die übel zugerichtete, in zwei Teile gerissene Leiche eines Mannes gefunden. Bei seinen Ermittlungen stößt Detective Clemson Yao auf die Spur eines äußerst gefährlichen Psychopathen, der offenbar gnadenlos Rache an allen nimmt, die ihn in der Vergangenheit gedemütigt haben. Und nun ist der Wahnsinnige in den Besitz eines Fläschchens mit einer hochgiftigen Substanz gelangt … Ein adrenalingesättigter Thriller für die Fans von Thomas Harris und Karin Slaughter.
Set in Santa Cruz, California, the story revolves around Darcy Wainwright, a young realtor who sells a crumbling mansion to the eccentric Henry Childs, who is inexplicably drawn to the property. The mansion features a unique tide pool in its backyard, which is home to a siren with a sinister plan for revenge. As the narrative unfolds, the eerie atmosphere and the siren's dark motives intertwine, creating a tale of obsession and danger.
Rich folklore from Western Pennsylvania serves as the backdrop for a captivating exploration of local legends, including Oppaymolleah's curse and General Braddock's buried gold. Thomas White weaves together intriguing tales that span from the Alleghenies to Pittsburgh's lost islands, delving into the urban legend of the Green Man, the conspiracy surrounding a lost B-25 bomber, and the region's ghostly lore. Readers are invited to uncover the truths behind these fascinating stories that shape the area's cultural tapestry.
This thought-provoking book explores the possibility of humans coexisting with intelligent life, particularly dolphins, for millennia. Drawing on extensive research, it highlights dolphins' cognitive and emotional abilities, advocating for their ethical treatment and improved moral status, while blending science with philosophy.
Violent bank heists, bold train robberies and hardened gangs all tear across the history of the wild west--western Pennsylvania, that is. The region played reluctant host to the likes of the infamous Biddle Boys, who escaped Allegheny County Jail by romancing the warden's wife, and the Cooley Gang, which held Fayette County in its violent grip at the close of the nineteenth century. Then there was Pennsylvania's own Bonnie and Clyde--Irene and Glenn--whose murderous misadventures earned the trigger blonde and her beau the electric chair in 1931. From the perilous train tracks of Erie to the gritty streets of Pittsburgh, authors Thomas White and Michael Hassett trace the dark history of the crooks, murderers and outlaws who both terrorized and fascinated the citizenry of western Pennsylvania.
Ghostly travelers are said to wander the lonely roads of western Pennsylvania. A creeping fog rises from Blue Mist Road, and stories of car crashes, lynchings and even strange beasts haunt this isolated stretch outside Pittsburgh. Is it the angry spirit of a jealous husband or a gypsy king who stalks Erie County's Axe Murder Hollow? Shades of Death Road in Washington County may be host to phantom coal miners killed during a deadly labor dispute. With firsthand accounts and historical research, authors Thomas White and Tony Lavorgne travel the backcountry roads and byways of western Pennsylvania to discover their ghost tales and mysterious legends.
Since William Penn presided over the state's only official witch trial in 1684, witchcraft and folk magic have been a part of the history of the Keystone State.English and German settlers brought their beliefs in magic with them from the Old World--sometimes with dangerous consequences. In 1802, an Allegheny County judge helped an accused witch escape an angry mob. Susan Mummey was not so fortunate. In 1934, she was shot and killed in her home by a young Schuylkill County man who was convinced that she had cursed him. In other regions of the state, views on folk magic were more complex. While hex doctors were feared in the Pennsylvania German tradition, powwowers were and are revered for their abilities to heal, lift curses and find lost objects. Folklorist Thomas White traces the history and lore of witchcraft and the occult that quietly live on in Pennsylvania even today.
Exploring the peculiar and often bizarre history of Pittsburgh, the book uncovers a collection of strange yet true tales. From the misadventures of Lewis and Clark to Nikola Tesla's death ray, these stories highlight the city's rich and unusual past. Notable events include a lion attack in 1907, mysterious spontaneous combustion deaths, rumors of Jack the Ripper's presence, and a dramatic rescue of an umpire by Pirates players from an angry mob. Local author Thomas White brings these forgotten narratives to life, showcasing Pittsburgh's unique character.