Gold Rush Ghosts of Placerville, Coloma & Georgetown

by Linda J. Bottjer

Fueled by the dream to strike it rich, prospectors flocked to California during the gold rush. Yet the harsh lifestyle and backbreaking work led many to early graves. Join author Linda Bottjer on a tour through Gold Country's most chilling--and true--haunted tales. Tales such as the hangman of Placerville, whose distinctive wheeze is a sign of his continued presence. Or the Georgetown miner whose unrequited love for a much younger lady of the night finds him still pining for her in death as he did in life. And in Coloma, the ghost of James Marshall is said to dwell on the lonely hilltop where his cabin and monument now stand. These stories, and many others, capture the ghostly spirit of Gold Country.

174 pages, Paperback

First published June 3, 2014

Reviews

[MKF · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book seems to be lacking a lot of real history of these towns. The author does make it clear that many records have been lost which I actually do understand. Like many who promote the supernatural these gaps are filled with stories, legends, and the supposed history as told by supposed psychics which cannot be verified as truth. It's the usual every experience has to be true because I (the author) believe in ghosts so there cannot be an actual natural explanation. What really proves that is the authors belief that every orb is a spirit not dust or bugs or anything else.

[Victoria Neves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Placerville is my hometown and I thought I knew most stories, but this was super informative. I have quite a few stories of my own, so do my parents. My family lived on the same street that runs through into the cemetery, and would frequently dig up remains while simply gardening. Such a beautiful city, super proud to have roots here.
I picked this up from the old book store on Main St, such a great find.

[Kelsey Grachek · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun quick read! It is cool to hear about the history and hauntings of this new place I get to call home!

[Maura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book very informative and loved the local history