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Summary: PULEASE! YUCK!
Review: As being one of the subjects of a story Mr. Taylor has written. I can assure you that the only research I've seen is what he took from newspapers..not from the actual participants of the incident. It makes one wonder what else he 'borrowed' from newspapers, magazines to 'research' the stories for his books.
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Summary: Makes you wonder
Review: I have read every one of Mr. Taylor's books on Virginia's ghosts from the specific areas and their surrounding environs, Civil War Ghosts to Volumes 1,2 and 3 not once but a million times. Since I am a Virginian, it made it all the more fun and I have had the pleasure of visiting alot of the haunted places he writes about. What I can't wait for is Vol.4. I sincerely hope Mr. Taylor does't stop now, I believe there are alot of ghost in the Old Dominion State who still need their stories told and tons of people waiting to read about them. Thanks for all you research hours and interviews. Hurry up with Vol.4G.L. Meadows
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Summary: Is Hewick the Most Haunted House in Virginia??????
Review: L. B. Taylor himself came out to see my home "Hewick" as he was preparing to write his 2nd book on the "Ghosts of Virginia". He included us in his second volume, and dedicated ten pages asking if "Hewick" is Virginia's "Most Haunted" house? We often have people come by Hewick Plantation and ask if it is really true that we have ghosts here??? This is a fascinating book and I have all of books he has written and look forward to each one as they come out. Maybe one of these days he will make another visit here, and my youngest daughter can relate to him an experience she had during the night when she was eleven years old.....
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Summary: Is Hewick the Most Haunted House in Virginia??????
Review: L. B. Taylor himself came out to see my home "Hewick" as he was preparing to write his 2nd book on the "Ghosts of Virginia". He included us in his second volume, and dedicated ten pages asking if "Hewick" is Virginia's "Most Haunted" house? We often have people come by Hewick Plantation and ask if it is really true that we have ghosts here??? This is a fascinating book and I have all of books he has written and look forward to each one as they come out. Maybe one of these days he will make another visit here, and my youngest daughter can relate to him an experience she had during the night when she was eleven years old.....
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Summary: A Spooky And Fun Book About Ghosts
Review: L.B. Taylor,Jr. has a masterpiece in The Ghost Of Virginia. As a Virginian, I know about many of these true happenings. All through the book he provides pictures with loads of information. I would advise anyone who is interested in true ghosts tales to get this book.
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Summary: Real Stories from a Real Local
Review: Last year, I took a trip to Washington D.C. and eventually, Williamsburg. Before I review this book I must say to anyone who has never been to Williamsburg...GO! Anyone who has a remote interest in history and especially colonial times, the Colonial Williamsburg area will revive your interest. After visiting the main street and Basset Hall (an optional but must-see attraction, must make reservations) former home of John D. Rockefeller Jr. night fell. My family and I had seen several advertisements for the 'Ghost Tour' and being rather interested in the subject and a huge history buff, I jumped at the chance. Before embarking on the tour (no high heels ladies, my sister had to sit this one out) I stopped by the nearby bookstore and bought L.B. Taylor's fantastic books, The Ghosts of Williamsburg, and it's sequel, just having come out. Having little time to read them, I left on the tour. Let me just say that the tour seemed way too short and that the books provided me more than enough reading material and intrigue for the plane trip home and well after. L.B. Taylor's unique blend of historical and journalistic style make them very informative and interesting. It is rare to find an author who writes about the supernatural who also delves into the history books and the witnesses minds so well. I have recently decided to create a website and documentary about the ghosts of Virginia (most likely Williamsburg) as a sort of 'demo' for my media company. Will post a bit about that if it gets rolling. In other words...buy L.B.'s books if you visit any of the areas he has written about...you won't ever regret it.
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Summary: Real Stories from a Real Local
Review: Last year, I took a trip to Washington D.C. and eventually, Williamsburg. Before I review this book I must say to anyone who has never been to Williamsburg...GO! Anyone who has a remote interest in history and especially colonial times, the Colonial Williamsburg area will revive your interest. After visiting the main street and Basset Hall (an optional but must-see attraction, must make reservations) former home of John D. Rockefeller Jr. night fell. My family and I had seen several advertisements for the 'Ghost Tour' and being rather interested in the subject and a huge history buff, I jumped at the chance. Before embarking on the tour (no high heels ladies, my sister had to sit this one out) I stopped by the nearby bookstore and bought L.B. Taylor's fantastic books, The Ghosts of Williamsburg, and it's sequel, just having come out. Having little time to read them, I left on the tour. Let me just say that the tour seemed way too short and that the books provided me more than enough reading material and intrigue for the plane trip home and well after. L.B. Taylor's unique blend of historical and journalistic style make them very informative and interesting. It is rare to find an author who writes about the supernatural who also delves into the history books and the witnesses minds so well. I have recently decided to create a website and documentary about the ghosts of Virginia (most likely Williamsburg) as a sort of 'demo' for my media company. Will post a bit about that if it gets rolling. In other words...buy L.B.'s books if you visit any of the areas he has written about...you won't ever regret it.
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Summary: Prolific Author Pens a Wonderful Collection of Ghostly Tales
Review: No matter where you travel in the US, you can always find books about local and regional ghosts and other stories of the supernatural. I travel extensively, and I make a point of visiting bookstores, just to add such books to my collection. The quality of these books varies, so when I find an author with a flair for telling a good ghost story, I feel as though I've discovered a local gem. I must say that of all such books that I've purchased, Mr. Taylor's collections of Virginia ghost stories have been my favorites. Luckily for Mr. Taylor (and for me!), Virginia seems to be overrun with ghosts, and so he's had plenty to write about. I believe that, to date, his "Ghosts of Virginia" series is up to volume 8, and none of these volumes are slim by any means; a couple are quite robust. The one thing they have in common is that they are all extremely entertaining and well-written. We should thank Mr. Taylor for his efforts in compiling these stories, as he spends much time, money, and effort in rooting out the wealth of eerie tales and legends of this fabulous state. For my sake, I hope his efforts continue for years to come. So long as they do, I can assure him that I will continue to add his volumes to my bookshelves.
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Summary: Prolific Author Pens a Wonderful Collection of Ghostly Tales
Review: No matter where you travel in the US, you can always find books about local and regional ghosts and other stories of the supernatural. I travel extensively, and I make a point of visiting bookstores, just to add such books to my collection. The quality of these books varies, so when I find an author with a flair for telling a good ghost story, I feel as though I've discovered a local gem. I must say that of all such books that I've purchased, Mr. Taylor's collections of Virginia ghost stories have been my favorites. Luckily for Mr. Taylor (and for me!), Virginia seems to be overrun with ghosts, and so he's had plenty to write about. I believe that, to date, his "Ghosts of Virginia" series is up to volume 8, and none of these volumes are slim by any means; a couple are quite robust. The one thing they have in common is that they are all extremely entertaining and well-written. We should thank Mr. Taylor for his efforts in compiling these stories, as he spends much time, money, and effort in rooting out the wealth of eerie tales and legends of this fabulous state. For my sake, I hope his efforts continue for years to come. So long as they do, I can assure him that I will continue to add his volumes to my bookshelves.
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Summary: The Ghosts of Virginia
Review: Not only was this a fascinating book with excellent, "bone-chilling" ghost stories; there are wonderful, very well researched descriptions and history(s) of the areas where the stories take place. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in ghosts, or in Virginia's colorful past. I would also highly recommend reading some of Taylor's other books on Virginia ghosts.
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