| This is a library of books and DVDs on Amazon.com that we have compiled that may be helpful in further planning trips to macabre sites. Almost all of these resources were used in researching data for Dark Destinations. We have provided our own overview/mini-review of each resource as a way to highlight its usefulness when it comes to planning trips or simply finding new locations. We have also compiled a list of useful Internet Resources that offer further information that can be useful in planning a trip. In addition to these resources, every location on Dark Destinations lists external links as well as further resources available on Amazon.com that lists more information about that given location. More resources will be added to this library over time as we sort through our own collections, so please check back often. If you know of a book or a DVD that fits the profile and is missing from the list, please Let us Know and we will be sure to get it included here. Feel free to add your own ratings and/or comments to each of the resources below to further aid fellow dark travelers. |
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Haunted Hikes: Spine-Tingling Tales and Trails from North America's National Parks |
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Overview by TheCabinet: A guide that covers the often spooky and dark tales from the national parks of North America. The guide is all-inclusive and covers such subjects as the paranormal, cryptozoology, UFOs, Native American legends, and infamous crimes. Probably one of the darkest hiking guides you will ever find. Listings include parks throughout the United States and Canada, and include such stops as Crater Lake National Park and The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, among many others. All in all - one of the best guides of its kind with fascinating tales and excellent writing. It leaves you with a whole new outlook on our national treasures. Author Andrea Lankford even includes maps and trail information (complete with "fright factor" ratings for their creepiness value) about each park and the potential difficulties awaiting hikers that dare the walk.
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Civil War Ghost Stories |
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| By Angus Konstam |
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Overview by TheCabinet: This is one of the better books that tackles the American Civil War, as well as the modern tales of ghosts or paranormal activity that has reportedly been left behind from the conflict. Author Angus Konstam not only provides some rich historical perspective on the war and how the conflict might have left a lasting impression on a given location, but also provides full-page photographs and pictures from the war itself, as well as the locations in modern times. Some of the varying locations that are included are the Cashtown Inn near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee, and even the Vicksburg National Military Park. The sheer scope of information provided makes this book more than worth the effort, which is only complemented by the care that went into its layout and presentation. Whether you are a Civil War or paranormal buff, this book is definitely an excellent addition to any collection.
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Encyclopedia of Haunted Places: Ghostly Locales from Around the World |
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Overview by TheCabinet: This book is a was compiled from GhostVillage.com's very own Jeff Belanger and features various reputedly haunted locations from around the world, with a special emphasis on the United States. While such well-known locations as The Whaley House are included, the book surprisingly seems to favor some of the more unknown spots like the Belle of Louisville or the Ivy House Inn Bed & Breakfast. The entries are a collection of accounts typically written by paranormal investigators located near their chosen location so the tales can vary in terms of historical data or simple personal experiences. Regardless, the book is an excellent collection of reported haunted locations, complete with addresses (or directions), phone numbers, and even Web sites of the locales covered for those interested in experiencing the tales firsthand.
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Field Guide to Lake Monsters, Sea Serpents, and Other Mystery Denizens of the Deep |
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| By Loren Coleman, Patrick Huyghe, Harry Trumbore (Illustrator), Mark Lee Rollins (Illustrator) |
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Overview by TheCabinet: This book is something of a field guide for would-be monster hunters that are brave enough to seek out the legendary stories that reportedly hide under the surface of lakes and oceans. Like any book by author Loren Coleman (here co-authored with Patrick Huyghe), the book is a fantastic comprehensive overview of the various stories and myths associated with the cryptids of the water. Locations include the famous Loch Ness, Scotland and Lake Champlain, as well as lesser known bodies of water such as Flathead Lake in Montana. The only major obstacle in the book is that the book is arranged by monster classification, rather than geography so it might be rather difficult to pinpoint a particular body of water. Fortunately, the book contains an excellent index to remedy this, as well as fantastic appendix that lists reported monsters in lakes, rivers, and oceans arranged by continent, country and state or province. While offering little more than the name of body water and a brief classification of potential monster, the list is one of the most comprehensive of its kind and makes the book more than worth it. Fortunately, the rest is pretty good too.
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Footsteps in the Fog: Alfred Hitchcock's San Francisco |
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| By Jeff Kraft, Aaron Leventhal |
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Overview by TheCabinet: If you are a fan of Alfred Hitchcock and happen to be in (or plan to visit) the San Francisco Bay area of California, this is the book for you. Authors Jeff Kraft and Aaron Leventhal painstakingly track down the various locations used by the famous director in countless of his films. A sampling of the movies covered include Shadow of a Doubt, Vertigo, The Birds, Rebecca, Suspicion, and Family Plot. The duo not only describe how the locations were utilized for the production, but also include photos from the location at the time of filming as well as contemporary photos. The book is thorough, it even includes a couple of houses in the area that might have inspired the infamous Psycho House from Hitchcock's classic Psycho. The addresses or general location are included for each entry and the book even offers an overview map that pinpoints the locations for each individual entry. Leaving no stone unturned, Kraft and Leventhal even include a list of places and businesses that Hitchcock liked to spend time in while in San Francisco. Footsteps in the Fog is a fantastic addition for any Hitchcock fan interested in the thought processes behind the locations used in his films, as well as a great travel guide for those interested in retracing his steps.
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