Kala Ambrose

Spirits of New Orleans (eBook, ePUB)

Voodoo Curses, Vampire Legends and Cities of the Dead

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Join ghost hunter Kala Ambrose on an exploration of the magic, the mystery, and the supernatural happenings of the Crescent City.



New Orleans is formed into the shape of a crescent, which is believed by many to form a sacred chalice that holds and stores energy. This reportedly makes it a unique area in which magicand supernatural phenomenaare magnified. New Orleanians love their city so much that some of them stick around even after they should cross over to the Great Beyond!



Since childhood, author Kala Ambrose has seen and felt ghosts and restless spirits. Now a ghost hunter, Kala serves as your travel guide, exploring the history of the city and taking you to 39 haunted places, where you might see or hear these ghostly residents for yourself. In Spirits of New Orleans, the author leads you to haunted homes and alleys; to cemeteries and hotels; to restaurants, bars, stores, and any other place where people have reported paranormal experiences.



Each entry includes

• a historical overview of the haunted place
• the story of ghostly happenings in that place
• advice on visiting the place yourselfif you dare

From the grave of Voodoo priestess Marie Laveau to the discomfort and dread patrons felt at the LaLaurie House, from the ghostly monk a Place d'Armes to the ghosts of giggling children at the Hotel Monteleone, you'll embark on a unique and enticing journey into the haunted history and magical ceremonies of New Orleans. Prepare to be introduced to supernatural rituals and practices that can help you understand and embrace the cultural significance of the beliefs, superstitions, legends, and lore in this singular city. Happy ghost hunting!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Clerisy Press
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. September 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781578605101
• Artikelnr.: 38326868

Autorenporträt

Kala Ambrose is a powerful intuitive, wisdom teacher, paranormal researcher, inspirational speaker and voice of the highly acclaimed The Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show, which features over 350 interviews with world renowned authors, artists, teachers, and researchers discussing metaphysical and paranormal topics.

She is the award-winning author of 9 Life Altering Lessons: Secrets of the Mystery Schools Unveiled, Ghosthunting North Carolina and The Awakened Aura: Experiencing the Evolution of Your Energy Body. She writes for a variety of magazines about intuition, the supernatural and empowering lifestyle choices.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: Embracing the Spirit and Spirits of New Orleans
Chapter 1: The Grande Dame City of the Dead-St. Louis Cemetery #1
Chapter 2: Who's Haunting the Garden District?
Chapter 3: Tread Carefully When Walking Down the Haunted Pirates Alley
Chapter 4: Ghostly Harem Dancing for the Sultan at the Gardette-LePrete
House
Chapter 5: Marie Laveau-The Legendary Queen of Voodoo
Chapter 6: The Haunted Archway and Other Legends of Congo Square
Chapter 7: The Horrors Still Live at LaLaurie House
Chapter 8: The Casket Girls of the Old Ursuline Convent and Other Vampire
Lore
Chapter 9: Guests in Spirit Still Attend the Quadroon Balls at the Bourbon
Orleans Hotel
Chapter 10: Ghostly Carriage Rides at the Old French Opera House on Bourbon
Street
Chapter 11: The Monk Who Saved the Children at the Place d'Armes Hotel
Chapter 12: A Loving Legacy at the Cornstalk Hotel
Chapter 13: The Deathly Portal of Thirteen at Canal Street and City Park
Chapter 14: Jean Lafitte's Infamous Pirate Bar
Chapter 15: More Than 200 Years of Spirits at the Napoleon House
Chapter 16: Gourmet Ghosts Love Antoine's and Arnaud's Restaurants
Chapter 17: The Enchanted Charm Gate at the Court of Two Sisters
Chapter 18: Gunshots and Ghosts at the Beauregard-Keyes House
Chapter 19: Celebrate Jazz and Mardi Gras with the Spirits at Hotel
Monteleone
Chapter 20: Cold Lonely Nights Lead to the Ghost of the Broken-Hearted
Octoroon Mistress
Chapter 21: The Legend of St. Louis Cathedral and Pere Antoine's Alley
Chapter 22: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Saint Expedite
Chapter 23: The Resident Ghosts of Yesteryears and Pat O'Brien's
Chapter 24: The Ghost Children of the Andrew Jackson Hotel
Chapter 25: The History and Mystery of the Baroness and Her Pontalba
Apartments
Visiting the Haunted Sites
Bibliography
About the Author