Books with author Thomas White

The author of Witches of Pennsylvania and “Pittsburgh’s Historian of the Supernatural” takes on the region’s folklore, ghost stories, and urban legends (Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership). The ghostly woman of Summit Cut Bridge, a black hound that guards the Gates of Hell and the whispering dead entombed beneath the Black Cross—these are the spirits of southwestern Pennsylvania. Join local author Thomas White as he recounts such chilling stories as that of Revolutionary War witch Moll Derry and the phantom bride of White Rocks and the hair-raising tale of the angry specter of a steel millworker burned alive in a ladle of molten iron. Ascend the secret stairs of the Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh and wander the dim stretch of Shades of Death Road in Washington County to encounter the otherworldly denizens of the Keystone State. Includes photos!

The ghostly woman of Summit Cut Bridge, a black hound that guards the Gates of Hell and the whispering dead entombed beneath the Black Crossthese are the spirits of southwestern Pennsylvania. Join local author Thomas White as he recounts such chilling stories as that of Revolutionary War witch Moll Derry and the phantom bride of White Rocks and the hair-raising tale of the angry specter of a steel millworker burned alive in a ladle of molten iron. Ascend the secret stairs of the Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh and wander the dim stretch of Shades of Death Road in Washington County to encounter the otherworldly denizens of the Keystone State.

* Beautifully illustrated with atmospheric paintings by renowned artists, Utopia a work of fiction and political philosophy that depicts a fictional island society and its religious, social and political customs.* Just as accessible and enjoyable for today's readers as it would have been when first published, the book is one of the great works of political philosophy and continues to be widely read throughout the world.* This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is enhanced with images of classic works of art carefully selected by our team of professional editors.

* Beautifully illustrated with atmospheric paintings by renowned artists, Utopia a work of fiction and political philosophy that depicts a fictional island society and its religious, social and political customs.* Just as accessible and enjoyable for today's readers as it would have been when first published, the book is one of the great works of political philosophy and continues to be widely read throughout the world.* This meticulous edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is enhanced with images of classic works of art carefully selected by our team of professional editors.

"City Faerie Tales" is a collection of Modern Fairy Tales for children and their parents to read and talk about together. Each of the six delightfully written and illustrated stories has a message about the modern world, the natural world and how to best live in both."City Faerie Tales" are allegorical stories with life lessons in the vein of old European folk tales, but with lessons pertinent to the children of modern city families. There are themes and imagery from Celtic faerie stories and spirituality throughout. 'The Gardener' is the story of a girl who grows up, struggling to retain her love of life. She does so with the help of some winged friends from her childhood.'Hazel and The Ducks' is a short comedic story about a girl's negotiations with the local park ducks.'Copperhair' is a girl who is seeking something she has lost, but must guard her identity from lurking goblins. It is an allegorical story on internet safety.'The Unhappy King' tells of a King who finds happiness, but forgets to take care of his responsibilities. It urges balance.'Threads' is a boy's journey to craft his life. He travels, taking threads from things he falls in love with, and learns that the greatest warmth is home and family.'The Hungry Knight' is a short tale of a Knight who uses guile to fill his hungry tummy. The lesson is that sometimes it is okay to lose, if it is a benefit in the long run.

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