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by Ira Wesley Kitmacher (Author)
The Puget Sound region is known for its idyllic scenery--and for harboring the paranormal.
From the spirits of frontiersmen and adventurers to specters of soldiers and sailors, chilling tales abound. Ghostly full body apparitions are said to endlessly travel the Oregon Trail, and the doomed 17-man crew of the Andelana, drowned in Tacoma's Commencement Bay, have been spotted still sailing. In Olympia, a ghostly boy wanders the Governor's Mansion, and the spirit of Tacoma Hotel mascot Jack, an 800-pound brown bear, haunts the streets nearby.
Author and historian Ira Wesley Kitmacher reveals the fascinating history of Puget Sound's resident spirits.
Author Biography
Ira Wesley Kitmacher has authored multiple books on American and European history and folklore. He has appeared in television news programs, documentaries, magazines, radio programs and podcasts. A retired senior U.S. government executive and a licensed attorney, Ira now works as a consultant and legal expert witness. He holds Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees and teaches graduate- and undergraduate-level courses. He also offers tours based on his books.
