Author Farnsworth has written many works on historical true crime and haunted areas of the northern US states. Here, she compiles real-life stories of the region from the 1800s through the 1930s. Brothels, grave robbers, horse thieves, hobos, and wild men of the woods all play a part, as do children stolen by gypsies and a woman tarred and feathered. The book is illustrated with b&w historical photos and illustrations. A list of books, reports, and online sources is included. There is no subject index. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)