Ghosts of St. Augustine
“Ghosts of St. Augustine” by Dave Lapham, published by Pineapple Press Inc in February 1997, offers a captivating exploration of the spectral history of America’s oldest city. This edition, comprising 168 pages, delves into the unique and often turbulent past of St. Augustine, revealing the ghostly tales that have emerged over more than four centuries. Through vivid descriptions, readers are invited to experience the city’s misty cobblestone streets, shaded alleys, and the remnants of its storied history.
In this collection of twenty-four stories, Lapham draws from St. Augustine’s rich oral traditions to present a light yet occasionally eerie glimpse into its haunted legacy. The narratives evoke the sounds and scents of the city, from the tinkling of shattered wine glasses to the aroma of Majorcan kitchens. Readers will encounter themes of the supernatural and the occult, as well as the historical context that shapes these ghostly encounters. This book serves as a unique window into the folklore and legends that define St. Augustine, making it a notable addition for those interested in local history and the supernatural.
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Ghosts. Unearthly presences. Things that go bump in the night. St. Augustine, America’s oldest city, has them all. The unique and often turbulent history of the Ancient City has spawned more than four hundred years’ worth of shadowy figures of the dark hours. Come walk through misty, cobblestone streets, down shaded alleys, along the wall of the old stone fort. Smell the smoke of ancient fires, the musty corners of old houses, the garlic and olive oil of Majorcan kitchens. Listen to the tinkling of wine glasses long shattered, the strum of Spanish guitars long broken, and the laughter of a dozen foreign tongues long dead. Awaken to the midnight howling of the city’s prowling cats; seek sleep between nightmares lulled by the lapping waters of the Matanzas Bay—named for the massacre of the French Huguenots by the Spanish here in 1565. Author Dave Lapham has collected twenty-four stories from St. Augustine’s rich oral history into a light, yet sometimes hair-raising peek at the spooky side of the Oldest City.
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