Ghosts of Georgetown (Paperback)

Tim Krepp

ISBN 10: 1626191247 / ISBN 13: 9781626191242

Published by History Press (SC), 2013

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Paperback. On the banks of the Potomac River, Georgetown has had three centuries to accumulate ghoulish tales and venerable apparitions to haunt its cobbled streets and mansions. In this historic Washington, D.C., neighborhood, the eerie moans of three sisters herald every death on the river, and on R Street, President Lincoln is rumored to have witnessed the paranormal at a seance. Along the towpath of the C&O Canal, a phantom police officer still walks his lonely beat, and on moonlit nights, he is joined by a razor-wielding ghoul. From the spirit of a sea captain who lingers in the Old Stone House to the strange ambiance of the Exorcist" Steps, author and guide Tim Krepp takes readers on a chilling journey through the ghostly lore of Georgetown." Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ghosts of Georgetown (Paperback)
• Publisher: History Press (SC)
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626191247
• ISBN 13: 9781626191242
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

On the banks of the Potomac River, Georgetown has had three centuries to accumulate ghoulish tales and venerable apparitions to haunt its cobbled streets and mansions. In this historic Washington, D.C., neighborhood, the eerie moans of three sisters herald every death on the river, and on R Street, President Lincoln is rumored to have witnessed the paranormal at a seance. Along the towpath of the C&O Canal, a phantom police officer still walks his lonely beat, and on moonlit nights, he is joined by a razor-wielding ghoul. From the spirit of a sea captain who lingers in the Old Stone House to the strange ambiance of the Exorcist Steps, author and guide Tim Krepp takes readers on a chilling journey through the ghostly lore of Georgetown.

About the Author

Tim Krepp is a professional tour guide based in Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Krepp is a contributor to The Hill is Home, Greater Greater Washington, and the Huffington Post. He is also the author of Capitol Hill Haunts. Louis Bayard is a New York Times Notable Author. He has been nominated for both the Edgar and Dagger awards. His articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Huffington Post, Salon, and Nerve.com.