Haunted Asylums by E.R. Vernor (English) Paperback Book

Description: Haunted Asylums by E.R. Vernor Go behind the barbed wire and explore the many sanitariums or asylums that were intended to help the mentally ill but only contributed to their afflictions. Learn the history behind the infamous Riverside patient Mary Mallon, also known as "Typhoid Mary." Get spooked by the gothic and foreboding buildings at Danvers State Hospital in Danvers, Massachusetts, which became both the inspiration and the filming location for the movie Session 9, and Oregon State Hospital, where Jack Nicholsons famous One Flew Over the Cocos Nest was filmed. Today, these abandoned state institutions have been converted into other uses or remain in shambles, but the ghosts of their pasts linger. The author, also known by the pen name Corvis Nocturnum, explores these reputedly haunted asylums and others all the world over. Join him…if you dare. AUTHOR: E. R. Vernor is an artist who lectures on Goth culture, vampires, and Satanism at conventions and universities. He is the founder and publisher of Dark Moon Press, and has a dual associates degree in Business Management and Criminal Justice. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography E. R. Vernor is an artist who lectures on Goth culture, vampires, and Satanism at conventions and universities. He is the founder and publisher of Dark Moon Press, and has a dual associates degree in Business Management and Criminal Justice. Long Description Go behind the barbed wire and explore the many sanitariums or asylums that were intended to help the mentally ill but only contributed to their afflictions. Learn the history behind the infamous Riverside patient Mary Mallon, also known as "Typhoid Mary." Get spooked by the gothic and foreboding buildings at Danvers State Hospital in Danvers, Massachusetts, which became both the inspiration and the filming location for the movie Session 9, and Oregon State Hospital, where Jack Nicholsons famous One Flew Over the Cocos Nest was filmed. Today, these abandoned state institutions have been converted into other uses or remain in shambles, but the ghosts of their pasts linger. The author, also known by the pen name Corvis Nocturnum, explores these reputedly haunted asylums and others all the world over. Join him...if you dare. Feature Supernatural tales from 56 asylums across the country Historical and paranormal accounts given of each place Some of these haunted places were used in horror films Description for Sales People Supernatural tales from 56 asylums across the country Historical and paranormal accounts given of each place Some of these haunted places were used in horror films Description for Bookstore Supernatural tales from 56 asylums across the country Historical and paranormal accounts given of each place Some of these haunted places were used in horror films Details ISBN0764341472 Author E.R. Vernor Short Title HAUNTED ASYLUMS Language English ISBN-10 0764341472 ISBN-13 9780764341472 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd Country of Publication United States DEWEY 133.109 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-12-13 AU Release Date 2012-12-13 NZ Release Date 2012-12-13 US Release Date 2012-12-13 UK Release Date 2012-12-13 Pages 128 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Illustrations 118 color photos Audience General Place of Publication Atglen We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136560481;

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