Haunted New Orleans: History & Hauntings of the Crescent City (Haunted America)

. He was born and raised in Illinois and currently resides in an undisclosed location in Chicago. About the Author Troy Taylor is the author of more than seventy books on history, crime, mysteries and the supernatural in America

He was born and raised in Illinois and currently resides in an undisclosed location in Chicago. Troy Taylor is the author of more than seventy books on history, crime, mysteries and the supernatural in America.

Hauntingly Infomative and Entertaining Nicolette82r I bought this book directly from a shop in the French Quarter. I purchased it some time ago for my Kindle but the device was irrevocably damaged during a flood. That aside, I found this book an interesting mix of history and macabre. For anyone who has an interest in New Orleans dark side, this tome is a must read. The introduction (something I rarely read) provides a brief step into the history of the city. Afterwards, the author takes the reader on a journey through the haunting history. Poor Research bondogirl Lots of valuable historical information, however there are too many inaccuracies to award it more stars. The information provided on Marie Laveau is composed of pure legend. The home she lived in was not awarded to her for winning a court case. It belonged to who grandmother who was a free slave and she purchased the land and built the home and outbuildings with the money she earned as a merchant. For a fascinating and factual account of her life based on much research check out Carolyn M. Not worth the read No real detail. Very little background or detail on the sites or history to backup any of the view undervalued stories. Very disappointing

Some of the ghosts in these stories have sordid and scandalous histories, while others are friendly specters who simply can't leave their beloved city behind. From the famous "Queen of Voodoo," Marie Laveau, who is said to haunt the site of her grave, to the wicked LaLauries, whose true natures were hidden behind elegance and the trappings of high society, New Orleans is filled with spirits of all kinds. Join supernatural historian Troy Taylor as he takes readers beyond the French Quarter and shows a side of New Orleans never seen.. New Orleans--the Big Easy, the birthplace of jazz, home of Cafe du Monde and what some call the most haunted city in America. Beneath the indulgence and revelry of the Crescent City lies a long history of the dark and mysterious