{"product_id":"ghosts-of-alexandria-9781596299580","title":"Ghosts of Alexandria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA hair-raising ride through Alexandria's greatest ghostly past. A must-read for fans of the supernatural and Virginia history \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e The ghost of a \u003ci\u003eRevolutionary War\u003c\/i\u003e spy that fosters a centuries-old grudge against the British, two young lovers parted by fire but reunited in death and Union and Confederate soldiers who still battle at the \u003ci\u003eHotel Monaco\u003c\/i\u003e are among the haunts of Alexandria, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeside the \u003ci\u003ePotomac\u003c\/i\u003e and the twice-blooming wisteria, local author Michael Lee Pope takes readers on a thrilling journey with his collection of historic ghost lore. Join him as he searches for the identity of the \u003ci\u003eFemale Stranger of Gadsby's Tavern\u003c\/i\u003e and wanders the lonely halls of \u003ci\u003eWoodlawn Plantation\u003c\/i\u003e to encounter Alexandria's restless souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin award-winning journalist Michael Lee Pope as he takes you on a fascinating journey through this community's supernatural legends, lore, and history. Includes archival and contemporary images.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePope, Michael Lee:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Michael Lee Pope is an award-winning journalist who lives in Old Town Alexandria. He has reported for the Alexandria Gazette Packet, WAMU 88.5 News, the New York Daily News and the Tallahassee Democrat. A native of Moultrie, Georgia, he grew up in Durham, North Carolina, and graduated from high school in Tampa, Florida. He has a master's degree in American Studies from Florida State University, and he lives in the Yates Gardens neighborhood with his lovely wife, Hope Nelson.","brand":"History Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50473999925522,"sku":"9781596299580","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_06b1b90e-4fcb-445a-bbe5-3b9873bcd5aa.jpg?v=1730210794","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ghosts-of-alexandria-9781596299580","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}