The Research and Writings of Scott Maruna
Unexplained Mysteries of Jacksonville and the Surrounding Area
The Unexplained Mysteries of Jacksonville (Illinois) and the Surrounding Area is the only book of its kind: a collecion of the strangest stories, legends and paranormal phenomena from the greater Jacksonville and west central Illinois area. There are chapters on:- ♦ The area's reputed hauntings and haunted locations, both historic and contemporary
- ♦ UFO sightings, from 1867 to current activity
- ♦ Strange animals, monsters and critters spotted in the area
- ♦ Unexplained and unsolved mysteries in the area's history.
- Examples of topics include: "Magical Mystery Lane", the human sacrifices of the Morgan County witches, the disappearance of Bruce Campbell, the haunts of Illinois and MacMurray Colleges, the Jacksonville Poltergeist, the 1897 airship, black panthers, bigfoot, the sudden freeze of 1836, mass hysteria, grave robbing, giant birds and MUCH more...
- 151 pgs.