Ghost Hunter's Guide to New Orleans Author:Jeff Dwyer A ghostly guide to one of America's most haunted cities. This guide is designed for locals, new residents, and travelers seeking the haunted history of the Crescent City and nearby locations within two hours driving time. Detailed descriptions and historical background for more than 70 locations guide readers to sites of tragic events where the... more »y might encounter ghostly apparitions. Sites include mansions and restaurants in the Garden District and French Quarter, including victims of the yellow fever epidemics, elegant ghosts who continue to enjoy the atmospheres of several well-known restaurants, and the famous Mad Madam Lalaurie mansion, thought to be the most haunted house in New Orleans. A section on City Park, the Fauborg-Marigny, and nearby Chalmette, the site of the Battle of New Orleans, is also included. A chapter dedicated to day trips includes the paranormal possibilities awaiting travelers destined for the famous River Road plantations as well as Baton Rouge.« less