Discover the spectral secrets lurking in America's most haunted metropolis. Ghosts of New York City's History takes you on a chilling journey through the five boroughs, where the past refuses to stay buried. From Revolutionary War soldiers still standing guard to Victorian spirits haunting Broadway theaters, these twenty-six tales reveal a New York City most tourists never see. Walk the shadowed streets of the Bronx, where a lantern-bearer guides lost souls and a phantom gunship patrols the waters off Throggs Neck. Venture into Manhattan's most elegant buildings, the Dakota, the Belasco Theatre, the New Amsterdam, where tragedy left indelible marks. Explore forgotten corners of Queens and Brooklyn, where colonial homesteads harbor centuries-old secrets and restless spirits refuse to abandon their earthly domains. Each chapter uncovers a different haunting: the drowned trumpeter of Spuyten Duyvil, the weeping woman of the Dakota, the acrobat who fell to his death in Woodside, and the fire-breathing phantom of a long-vanished race course. These are not merely ghost stories, they are windows into New York's hidden history, where Dutch settlers, Revolutionary heroes, Gilded Age socialites, and ordinary New Yorkers left behind more than memories. Whether you are a paranormal enthusiast, a history buff, or simply drawn to the mysterious and macabre, Ghosts of New York City's History offers an unforgettable tour of the city's most haunted locations. Some spirits seek justice, others companionship, and still others simply cannot, or will not, move on. The dead have stories to tell. Are you brave enough to listen? Perfect for fans of urban legends, local history, and spine-tingling tales that blur the line between past and present.