Ghosts of Galveston, Kathleen Shanahan Maca
Ghosts of Galveston, Kathleen Shanahan Maca
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Ghosts of Galveston

Author: Kathleen Shanahan Maca

Narrator: Johanna Parker

Unabridged: 2 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/07/2025


Synopsis

One of the oldest cities in Texas, Galveston has witnessed more than its share of tragedies. Devastating hurricanes, yellow fever epidemics, fires, a major Civil War battle, and more cast a dark shroud on the city's legacy. Ghostly tales creep throughout the history of famous tourist attractions and historical homes. The altruistic spirit of a schoolteacher who heroically pulled victims from the floodwaters during the great hurricane of 1900 roams the Strand. The ghosts of Civil War soldiers march up and down the stairs at night and pace in front of the antebellum Rogers Building. The spirit of an unlucky man decapitated by an oncoming train haunts the railroad museum, moving objects and crying in the night. Kathleen Shanahan Maca explores these and other haunted tales from the Oleander City.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Provin on November 10, 2020

I’ve loved Galveston, TX since I was a kid. It’s the closest beach to where I live and the community is so nice. I was aware of a lot of Galveston’s history, but ‘Ghost of Galveston’ taught me so much more. I had been in building that held the deceased after the hurricane killed so many in 1900. I’v......more

Goodreads review by Emma on January 14, 2025

Nothing more atmospheric than reading this in Galveston on a stormy night with the wind shaking the house after you’ve spent the days in and around these buildings.......more

Goodreads review by Celeste on June 26, 2021

I love Galveston so much, so it was fun to read this. I learned a lot from this and want more. Can’t wait to visit Galveston again and see these places.......more

Goodreads review by Stefanie on January 06, 2022

This book is part of the Haunted America series, and was available to read for free on Kindle Unlimited. I read these on my phone at night a lot, and they are short little books (which is great to help me reach my goal that I raised this year). This one featured Galveston, Texas. I really enjoyed th......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on March 25, 2020

I was basically reading the book from a historical point of view. The facts regarding some of the homes and businesses gave the reader a look as to how life was in the city of Galveston in the late 19th century. Added were the ghosts and how they took up residence in their respective haunts. Good bo......more