About the author
Bud Steed is the author of a series of regional ghost-story books covering Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, published by History Press, including Haunted Fort Smith & Van Buren, Haunted Northwest Arkansas, Haunted Baton Rouge, and The Haunted Natchez Trace. Each book follows a similar structure, pairing local and regional history with reported hauntings tied to specific places: former jails, mountain towns, Civil War sites, and the historic Natchez Trace route between Natchez, Mississippi and Nashville, Tennessee. Haunted Mississippi Gulf Coast extends the same approach to the coastal towns, lighthouses, and canneries of the Gulf Coast. Steed's books are organized by location rather than theme, moving through named sites with brief historical background followed by accounts of reported sightings and unexplained occurrences attributed to residents and visitors. The series serves readers interested in regional history and local ghost lore in the mid-South and Gulf Coast states.
📖 Where to start with Bud Steed
💬 What our editors say about Bud Steed's books
“Bud Steed delivers a comprehensive collection of Northwest Arkansas ghost stories that will delight fans of regional folklore. The text effectively chronicles the region's rich tapestry of spectral lore, moving from misty hollows…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Northwest Arkansas Steed, Bud
“This title serves as a compelling guide for those interested in the spectral history of the Natchez Trace. It successfully weaves together historical significance with paranormal lore, offering a clear view of the area's haunting…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Haunted Natchez Trace
“This title effectively captures the eerie atmosphere of Baton Rouge by linking specific historical tragedies to reported hauntings at sites like the Old State Capitol and the USS Kidd. However, readers seeking rigorous academic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Baton Rouge Steed, Bud
📋 Editions by Bud Steed in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haunted Northwest Arkansas Steed, Bud | 2017 | History Press | 128 | 9781625859563 |
| The Haunted Natchez Trace | 2012 | History Press Library Edit | 114 | 9781540206787 |
| Haunted Baton Rouge Steed, Bud | 2013 | History Press | 128 | 9781609498627 |
| Haunted Fort Smith & Van Buren Steed, Bud | 2018 | History Press | 128 | 9781467140706 |
| The Haunted Natchez Trace Steed, Bud | 2012 | History Press | 112 | 9781609495312 |
| Haunted Baton Rouge | 2013 | History Press Library Edit | 130 | 9781540232779 |
| Haunted Mississippi Gulf Coast | 2012 | History Press Library Edit | 114 | 9781540231802 |
| Haunted Mississippi Gulf Coast Steed, Bud | 2012 | History Press | 112 | 9781609496395 |