Synopses & Reviews
Tales of intrigue in this book include unusual unsolved crimes, legends of lost treasure, spine-tingling ghost stories, and well-documented sea creature sightings. Based on historic accounts from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, author Lynn Bragg recounts fifteen myths and mysteries from Washington's past, verifying some tales from multiple accounts and exposing some stories for what may have really occurred. Readers will be riveted by the detailed descriptions of Puget Sound's demon of the deep, Northwest gold fever may strike again after readers learn the details of Captain Ingalls's lost treasure, and believers will be surprised to learn that strange sightings over Mount Rainier predate the famous Roswell event. Enjoy these tales and more from Washington's suspicious past.
Synopsis
Look inside and discover fifteen fun, easy-to-read tales of intrigue and mystery! Myths and Mysteries of Washington opens the book on unsolved crimes, legends of lost treasure, supernatural encounters, sea creature sightings, and other unexplained events and unusual occurrences in Evergreen State history.
Meet Puget Sound's demon of the deep
Uncover the details of Captain Ingalls's lost treasure
Learn about flying saucers over Mount Rainier
Join the search for elusive skyjacker D. B. Cooper
And experience the ghostly aura of the Mad Doctor's mansion
Whether you're an amateur sleuth or history buff, join author L. E. Bragg as she exposes the truth behind seemingly tall tales and some of the Pacific Northwest's most popular fables.
About the Author
Northwest native
L. E. Bragg currently lives in Mercer Island, Washington. She is the author of several books for young readers, as well as
More than Petticoats: Remarkable Washington Women and
More than Petticoats: Remarkable Idaho Women.Table of Contents
(1) Preface (2) D. B. Cooper Where Are You? (3) Demons of the Deep (4) Legend of the Two Saddles Treasure (5) The Georgetown Castle (6) Mountain Devils on Mount St. Helens (7) Lady of the Lake (8) A World-Famous Lobotomy (9) Captain Ingalls's Gold (10) Shanghaied! (11) Flying Saucers over Mount Rainier (12) The Mad Doctor's South Hill Mansion (13) Strange Stellacoom (14) The Earl of Blewett Pass (15) Madcap May's Curse (16) Kennewick Man (17) Bibliography