Wholesale Dark History of Penn's Woods II

A sequel to Dark History, Murder, Madness, & Misadventure in Southeastern Pennsylvania features more true tales of the region's disasters, deaths, and tragedies, offering a window into a macabre slice of history. From the “coffin ships” that brought desperate European immigrants to American shores to an explosion that killed nineteen, the Greater Philadelphia area has seen its share of tragedy. Learn about the catastrophic fire that claimed nine ballerinas, investigate gruesome murder cases for life insurance, and ponder a Pennsylvania businessman appearing in ghostly form before his death. One of Pennsylvania's most puzzling cold cases is solved after sixty years using forensic genealogy, while another unidentified girl still awaits justice. Praise for Darkest History Vol. I includes comments on its ability to keep readers up all night and its tribute to forgotten history, bringing dark stories to light.