Haunted Kansas
"Finally, a book not about Dorothy, the Yellow Brick Road, or being bored silly, but one that tells us what we've known all along--Kansas is a spooky place."--James J. Fisher,Kansas City Star"Heitz has carefully crafted and cleverly recounted the state's best tales, legends, and ghost stories. Whether you are a believer or not, this book will haunt your memory with the eerie, the pathetic, the tragic, and the bizarre. A delight to read and contemplate,Haunted Kansasinspires us to think differently about our state and adds a new dimension to Kansas literature."--Thomas Fox Averill, author ofWhat Kansas Means to Me"Enjoyable and easy to read,Haunted Kansastells us a great deal about who we are as Kansans and gives us insights into our values and attitudes. It will also appeal to anyone interested in regionalism, folklore, history, or popular culture."--Jennie Chinn, Kansas folklorist and coauthor ofKansas Quilts and Quilters