Haunted States

An American Gothic Guidebook
A fusion of travel literature and cultural criticism investigating the darkhistory of the US and exploring how past horrors – from witch trials to slavery and genocide– continue to haunt the national consciousness.
HauntedStates blends travel literature andcultural criticism, uncovering the dark history of the United States and howpast horrors—witch trials, slavery, and genocide—continue to haunt the nation'scollective memory.Basedon the author's 2022 journey across the U.S., this unique guidebook exploresiconic locations tied to Gothic fiction and film. It delves into therelationship between American landscapes and the forms of horror they inspire,revealing how the country's varied geography has shaped distinct regionalexpressions of terror.Key themes and features: -Explores Gothic horror's connection to American landscapes and history-Examines the lingering effects of colonialism, slavery, and violence in theU.S.-Combines travel narrative, cultural history, and interviews-Investigates how past horrors influence modern American consciousness- Ajourney through the places that inspired iconic works of Gothic fiction andfilm HauntedStates offers a compelling look at howAmerica's dark past continues to influence its cultural output, making it amust-read for fans of horror, history, and travel.

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