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About Folklore And Legends Of Rochester: The Mystery Of
From the Author Press Release The History Press, based in Charleston, South Carolina, brings a new way of thinking to history publishing by producing regional history titles by excellent historians and striving to make these books available to a wide audience.■■■■■635 Rutledge Ave., Suite 107Charleston, SC 29403 Folklore and Legends of RochesterThe Mystery of Hoodoo Corner & Other TalesMichael Keene Born from the chilly waters of Lake Ontario and the Genesee River, Rochester, New York, has been the cradle of the modern spiritualist an anti-Masonic movements and religious sects and communes. This unusual history has given rise to strange legends and shrouded the city in mystery. Was the corner of Main and Elm Streets--McCurdy's Department Store--cursed? Who was Captain William Morgan, and why did he suddenly disappear? What stories lie behind Rochester's first murder and the execution of William Lyman's killer? What is hoodoo, and who is the Hoodoo Doctor? Native American tales, the history of the infamous Fox sisters and the secrets of the Freemasons are woven into these and other legends of Rochester Media review copies, high-resolution photographs and interviews available upon request. Michael Keene worked for twenty-five years in the financial services industry as a financial planner. He also is the award-winning producer of Visions, True Stories of Spiritualism, Secret Societies & Murder, which in part inspired this book. He lives in Pittsford, New York, with his wife, Diana, and their daughter, Michele, and grandson, Joshua. His website address is ad-hoc-productions.com If you would like to schedule an interview with the author, please contact Michael KeenePO Box 40805Rochester, N.Y. 14604800-648-8909ad-hoc-visions.comISBN: 978-1-60949-190-1 * Paperback * 144 pages * $19.99 * 2011 SPECIAL BOOKSTORE DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ! Product Description Born from the chilly waters of Lake Ontario and the Genesee River, Rochester, New York, has been the cradle of the modern spiritualist an anti-Masonic movements and religious sects and communes. This unusual history has given rise to strange legends and shrouded the city in mystery. Was the corner of Main and Elm Streets - McCurdy's Department Store - cursed? Who was Captain William Morgan, and why did he suddenly disappear? What stories lie behind Rochester's first murder and the execution of William Lyman's killer? What is hoodoo, and who is the Hoodoo Doctor? Native American tales, the history of the infamous Fox sisters and the secrets of the Freemasons are woven into these and other legends of Rochester Review I have always been curious about Rochester's history. Folklore and Legends of Rochester is a delightful book and I enjoyed the account very much. Cathy Quenin, PhD, CCC-SLP Professor & Chair, Communications Sciences and Disorders Nazareth College Rochester, N.Y. I have just finished reading the book "Folklore and Legends of Rochester". I thought it was a fascinating story. I enjoy history and your book reads like a novel rather than a textbook. Thank you very much. I look forward to reading some more of your books. Sincerely, Carol Fogarassy Churchville, NY About the Author Michael Keene worked for twenty-five years in the financial services industry as a financial planner. He also is the award-winning producer of Visions, True Stories of Spiritualism, Secret Societies & Murder, which in part inspired this book. He lives in Pittsford, New York, with his wife, Diana, and their daughter, Michele, and grandson, Joshua. His website address is http://www.ad-hoc-productions.com and e-mail is [email protected].
