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West Virginia is famous for its mountains, nature, and scenery, but it''s also a treasure trove for tourists who prefer to visit history''s darker and stranger side. Hitch along with the author as he visits over 60 West Virginia strange and spooky landmarks, including the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and haunted Moundsville State Prison. Learn about Charles Manson''s childhood hometown, the Hillbilly Black Dahlia, and serial killer Harry Powers, whose story inspired Night of the Hunter. Haunted houses, colleges, and cemeteries, otherworldly alien encounters, cursed amusement parks, and more are explored in detail. You''ll even discover Bat Boy''s cave, Sasquatch''s hideouts, werewolf country, and read about the time Teddy Roosevelt went monster hunting. Each location is complete with visitor information and a bounty of odd history.

West Virginias Dark Tourism

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      Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
      Publication Date: 28/10/2016
      ISBN13: 9780764350078, 978-0764350078
      ISBN10: 764350072

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      West Virginia is famous for its mountains, nature, and scenery, but it''s also a treasure trove for tourists who prefer to visit history''s darker and stranger side. Hitch along with the author as he visits over 60 West Virginia strange and spooky landmarks, including the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and haunted Moundsville State Prison. Learn about Charles Manson''s childhood hometown, the Hillbilly Black Dahlia, and serial killer Harry Powers, whose story inspired Night of the Hunter. Haunted houses, colleges, and cemeteries, otherworldly alien encounters, cursed amusement parks, and more are explored in detail. You''ll even discover Bat Boy''s cave, Sasquatch''s hideouts, werewolf country, and read about the time Teddy Roosevelt went monster hunting. Each location is complete with visitor information and a bounty of odd history.

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