The beauty of the many vineyards belies the ghostly legends and lore of the area. This impressive guide to one of America's most fabled lands--California's wine country--takes readers to the old wineries, beautiful vineyards, wine country inns, former brothels, bars, graveyards, and desolate coastal regions still frequented by the ghosts of pioneers, explorers, soldiers, Indians, and wine makers. More than 80 haunted locations are described, with background historical information that will help ghost hunters discover spirits that do not come in a bottle. Several appendixes list local resources for research and special tours and events.
Jeff Dwyer, a resident of the celebrated California wine country, has been fascinated by ghost lore since boyhood. His interest in writing about the subject was rekindled after many years of clinical practice involving work with dying patients and their families, many of whom claimed to witness paranormal events. Numerous experiences with ghosts in hospitals, cemeteries, and historic sites around the country have led Dwyer to author books based on his extensive research. He has authored Pelican's "Ghost Hunter's Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area" as well as titles on Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Seattle.
