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The haunting of Vancouver Island : supernatural encounters with the other side / Shanon Sinn.

Summary:

World renowned for its arresting natural beauty, Vancouver Island is understood by its inhabitants to be imbued with a palpable supernatural energy. Intrigued by tales of the island's mysterious phenomena, researcher Shanon Sinn sought to transform these legends from dubious gossip to well-researched accounts. After uncovering fascinating details and historical inconsistencies, Sinn now presents the narratives in a new way, elevating the standard for credibility and accuracy. Both popular and obscure, these stories come together to create a treasure trove of local lore, including: The April Bride in Victoria, The Valencia Phantom Ship at Pachena Point and The Ahousaht Witch.

Record details

ISBN: 9781771512435 (trade paperback) :
Physical Description: 367 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
Publisher: [Victoria, British Columbia] : TouchWood Editions, 2017.
Copyright: ©2017.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Spirit of the wolf -- Woman in chains -- Victoria's graveyards -- Skull-faced bishop -- Fan Tan Alley -- White lady of Thetis Cove -- Cannibal spirits and Mount Tzouhalem -- Headless woman of Mount Sicker -- Curse of Brother XII -- Kanaka Pete, axe murderer -- Mystery of Nanaimo's old fire hall -- The Beban house -- Vancouver Island University's theatre ghost -- Qualicum Heritage Inn -- Haunting of the Schooner Restaurant -- Keeha Beach -- Phantom ship Valencia -- Ghosts and black magic: stories from Chief James Swan of Ahousaht -- Forbidden Plateau -- Investigating the haunting of Heriot Bay Inn -- Wild people of the woods.