Lakeview Cemetery of Burlington, Vermont - Paperback

by Thea Lewis (Author)

Created in 1867, Lakeview is one of New England's most beautiful burial grounds, where locals used to gather to share picnic lunches and stories of their past. Meet a selfless philanthropist and her equally generous brother, John Purple Howard, the innkeeper's son who amassed a fortune in the hotel industry. From Civil War hero General George Stannard to lesser-known soldiers of the noted Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Regiment, veterans, paupers and benefactors populate this peaceful setting. Join Burlington native and historian Thea Lewis as she reveals the stories behind the fascinating and sometimes famous citizens of Lakeview Cemetery.

Author Biography

Thea Lewis is a Vermont native and the creator of Queen City Ghostwalk, the haunted tour chosen "Best Scary Stroll" by Yankee Magazine. Called Vermont's "Queen of Halloween," she's been scaring up history in Burlington and beyond since 2002, with her tours, special events and books for adults and children. This is her fifth book with The History Press. Other titles include Haunted Burlington: Spirits of Vermont's Queen City, Ghosts and Legends of Lake Champlain, Haunted Inns and Ghostly Getaways of Vermont and Wicked Vermont. In addition to her work with The History Press, Thea has also written a children's book, There's a Witch in My Sock Drawer! (Peapod Press, 2011). You can find Thea online at queencityghostwalk.com, thealewis.com and on Facebook.