Mackinac Bridge

Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac Bridge, taken from the ferry on the way to Mackinac Island.

Saturday, June 15, 2024

"Georgia's Ghostly Getaways" by Kathleen Walls

I found the fun little book, "Georgia's Ghostly Getaways" by Kathleen Walls at "The Sweet Read" while in Woodstock.

This is another great little book, packed with weird stories, ghost stories, and just general info on Georgia.  I love books like this.

It does have a very, DIY, self published feel.  it came out in 2002 so some of the info is a bit dated, but not really.  Sure, some of the businesses and phone numbers noted are no longer valid, but the meat of the book is still relevant and worth reading.

There are some grammatical and spelling errors too, which are really not that big of a deal....  BUT, Chickamauga is spelled "Chickamunga numerous times.  

Don't let that distract you though.  This book has a ton of info and won't take up nearly as much space as some larger, and fluffier books.

Walls covers some areas that I was unaware of in Georgia.  She brings up some really strange bits of trivia about Savannah.  She does a bit of a deep dive into some of the stories you already know, but adds to them.  

She also lets you know where the original Confederate States of America is housed.  There is a haunted house once lived in by President and Mrs. Carter.  A sub base, Black Beard, and an animal Safari are brought up.  She covers some of my favorite topics in Georgia too, like the General, John Bell Hood's leg, and a strange cult.

This book has a lot of information....  and a lot of heart.  Pick it up if ya see a copy!



 

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