{"product_id":"northwest-knowhow-haunts-isbn-9781632174093","title":"Northwest Know-How: Haunts","description":"\u003cb\u003eEntertaining, educational and highly giftable, \u003ci\u003eNorthwest Know-How: Haunts\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the haunted hotspots, cemeteries and graveyards, ghost towns, and curiosities in Oregon and Washington.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrue crime and the supernatural are more popular than ever and \u003ci\u003eNorthwest Know-How: Haunts\u003c\/i\u003e explores the ghosts, legends, and haunted spots of the Pacific Northwest. From the many haunted spots of Seattle’s Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market to Oregon’s many haunted hotels, lighthouses, and theaters, this book uncovers the events that inspired the hauntings as well as the reports of the hauntings themselves. Read about the ghost of Simon Benson, a teetotaling spirit who has been known to knock over drinks at his namesake Benson Hotel in Portland. And discover why it might be prudent to steer clear of the honeymoon suite at the Columbia Gorge Hotel. Spectral sightings extend to the water as well: a ghost ship appears off Seattle’s Pier 70…and reputedly foretells doom. \u003ci\u003eHaunts\u003c\/i\u003e will be a must-have for anyone who likes their history with a side of spooky.\u003cb\u003eBESS LOVEJOY\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eRest in Pieces: The Curious Fates of Famous Corpses\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, Time, Lapham’s Quarterly, SeattleMet,  Atlas Obscura,\u003c\/i\u003e and elsewhere. She is a former editor at Mental Floss, SmithsonianMag.com, and the Schott’s Almanac series.  She is a founding member of The Order of the Good Death. She now works as a freelance writer, researcher, and content creator specializing in the places where history, science, and curiosity meet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eANARACHEL HUMPHREY\u003c\/b\u003e is a designer and illustrator based out of Brooklyn, New York. Hailing from Spokane, Washington she grew up between families in the Pacific Northwest and Brazil. To see more of Anarachel’s work visit her Instagram @anarachelism, or find her online at Anarachelism.com.\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It’s not unusual to hear the Pacific Northwest referred to as a dark place. We have a season called the Big Dark, after all, which runs roughly from October through “Juneuary.” Grunge and other bleak musical subcultures have flourished here, beloved by generations of sodden, introverted types. We are, unfortunately, known for our serial killers. And then there are our ghosts.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e All of America is a haunted place, but the ghosts of the Northwest have a special resonance. Our settler history began with the forced displacement (or worse) of Native American nations, and continued with risky, accident-prone industries such as logging, mining, and seafaring. Our earliest settlements could be crime-ridden—home to forced labor, smuggling, and exploitive sex work. All this generated intense emotions—fear, sadness, grief—which paranormal experts say can encourage hauntings. Some also think the water here acts as a ghostly conductor, bringing messages from other realms; in this sense, the rain is a spiritual fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The surprise is that many Northwest ghosts are not all that dark. A number are friendly presences who watch over beloved former homes and businesses. There are certainly many sad stories too, but in this book, I have chosen to favor tales that delight over those involving horrific crimes. (You won’t find the serial killers here: they’ve gotten enough attention.) I’ve also avoided including buildings that are now private residences, out of respect for the living inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e It’s worth noting that Washington and Oregon are home to thousands of reputedly ghostly locales, far more than we could include here. Think of this as a sampler platter of spirits—an amuse-bouche for the afterlife. If you’re after more, consult the Resources on page XX for ideas about how to find ghosts in your own backyard.","brand":"Sasquatch Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304524140773,"sku":"NP9781632174093","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781632174093.jpg?v=1767733884","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/northwest-knowhow-haunts-isbn-9781632174093","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}