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Book Synopsis Ghosts of the Southern Mountains and Appalachia by : Nancy Roberts
Download or read book Ghosts of the Southern Mountains and Appalachia written by Nancy Roberts and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nancy Roberts has often been described to as the "First Lady of American Folklore" and the title is well deserved. Throughout her decades-long career, Roberts documented supernatural experiences and interviewed hundreds of people about their recollections of encounters with the supernatural. This nationally renowned writer began her undertaking in this ghostly realm as a freelance writer for the Charlotte Observer. Encouraged by Carl Sandburg, who enjoyed her stories and articles, Roberts wrote her first book in 1958. Aptly called a "custodian of the twilight zone" by Southern Living magazine, Roberts based her suspenseful stories on interviews and her rich knowledge of American folklore. Her stories were always rooted in history, which earned her a certificate of commendation from the American Association of State and Local History for her books on the Carolinas and Appalachia.
Book Synopsis Ghost Stories of Southern Appalachia by : Joann Gartin
Download or read book Ghost Stories of Southern Appalachia written by Joann Gartin and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-09-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do ghosts exist? Mankind has pondered that question from time immemorial. Belief in the supernatural is as common in our society as going to the grocery store. Ask your neighbor if they believe in ghosts and you'll likely be regaled with the ghost stories they've heard over the years...or maybe ones they experienced themselves. Most everyone has sat around a campfire and laughed nervously at recounted tales of specters. Monsters abound in popular culture. They invade our books, movies and television shows. Ghost-hunting television shows are more popular than ever and many historical places now offer your own chance to get in on the hunt. We just can't seem to shake our fascination with all that goes bump in the night and our inexplicable search for that which sends shivers down our spine. Ghost Stories of Southern Appalachia recounts ghostly tales throughout the Southern Appalachian Mountain regions of Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky. In the dense mountain forests where Native American battles once raged, small mountain towns where time slows down, and populous urban areas steeped in Civil War history, tales of the supernatural abound. So sit back and turn on a light as you read about these Appalachian tales of haunted prisons, cursed caves, wandering spirits of long dead soldiers, terrifying taverns and the haunted hills of Southern Appalachia.
Book Synopsis Ghost Stories of the Appalachians by : Susan Smitten
Download or read book Ghost Stories of the Appalachians written by Susan Smitten and published by Ghost House Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mysterious shadows of the Appalachian Mountains, ghosts linger long after their bodies have been put to rest. This old, eroded mountain chain stretches from northern Alabama in the south all the way to Maine in the northeast. Veteran ghost writer Susan Smitten has written a spine-tingling collection of tales to thrill and entertain: - in Tryon, North Carolina, a woman's great-grandmother continues to watch over her family from beyond the grave - East Tennessee State University has been called the most haunted campus in the southern United States the old lunatic asylum in Weston, West Virginia, is a ghost hunter's paradise - old habits die hard--or don't die at all--for the founder of the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia ...and more, from all over the Appalachians.
Book Synopsis Ghost Tales & Superstitions of Southern Appalachian Mountains by : Tammy J. Poore
Download or read book Ghost Tales & Superstitions of Southern Appalachian Mountains written by Tammy J. Poore and published by . This book was released on 2010-03-29 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adults and children alike enjoy a good ghost tale. The Southern Mountain region is rich with haunted legends and superstitions. These short stories are previously unpublished and have been handed down for generations spanning nearly a century. * On a winding, dangerous road in Rich Mountain a lone driver offers a ride to a pale and sad young girl. He soon discovers that his silent passenger hasn't accompanied him to their destination, and he questions his sanity when he realizes she is gone. There is proof that she occupied the passenger seat, but where did she go? Hugh should consider himself lucky that she didn't stay along for the ride. * A coal miner seeks housing and employment in a small camp in West Virginia, but the only house available is known to be haunted. Previous residents report hearing wheezing and coughing from an unseen occupant hobbling on a cane throughout the house. Many families left the house to escape the haunt, but this miner doesn't believe in ghosts. Will disbelief be enough to do away with the ghostly legend, or will Jim actually discover that ghosts do exist? These and 10 more chilling stories of supernatural, superstition, ghosts and phantoms will incite you to consider the question do ghosts really exist? Can a spirit return from the grave to seek justice? Can a proclaimed fortune teller cast a spell of revenge? Can amulets and good luck charms change your destiny? Discover why the people of the Southern Appalachian Mountains delight in sharing stories around campfires at stir offs, pie suppers, and during brush arbor. Take a step back in time, get a chill down your spine next to a warm fire in the dark of night while smelling sweet sugar molasses. Are you ready to wander into the woods alone? Or will the spirits of the ridge keep you at bay?
Book Synopsis Appalachian Ghost Stories, and Other Tales by : James Gay Jones
Download or read book Appalachian Ghost Stories, and Other Tales written by James Gay Jones and published by McClain Printing Company. This book was released on 1975 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consists of an introductory essay on the Appalachian setting & a choice selection of folk stories about ghosts, true experiences & tall tales. Ninth Printing 1995.
Book Synopsis Witches, Ghosts, and Signs by : Patrick W. Gainer
Download or read book Witches, Ghosts, and Signs written by Patrick W. Gainer and published by Vandalia Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witches, Ghosts, and Signs: Folklore of the Southern Appalachians by the renowned West Virginia folklorist and former West Virginia University English professor Patrick W. Gainer not only highlights stories that both amuse and raise goosebumps, but also begins with a description of the people and culture of the state. Based on material Gainer collected from over fifty years of field research in West Virginia and the region, Witches, Ghosts, and Signs presents the rich heritage of the southern Appalachians in a way that has never been equaled. Strange and supernatural tales of ghosts, witches, hauntings, disappearances, and unexplained murders that have been passed down from generation to generation from as far back as the earliest settlers in the region are included in this collection that will send chills down the spine.
Book Synopsis Ghosts and Haunts from the Appalachian Foothills by : James V. Burchill
Download or read book Ghosts and Haunts from the Appalachian Foothills written by James V. Burchill and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 1993 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of ghost stories and folklore from southern Appalachia.
Download or read book Ghost Country written by Gregg Clark and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-13 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghost Country, Volume One, takes each reader by the hand and leads them into a dark room, a lonesome room, a room with something panting and pacing in the corner. No matter your age, don't discount things that go bump in the night. Prepare to be delighted by tales that send chills up your spine.
Book Synopsis Haunted Valley, and More Folk Tales by : James Gay Jones
Download or read book Haunted Valley, and More Folk Tales written by James Gay Jones and published by McClain Printing Company. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of intriguing ghost stories & delightful folktales & legends of southern Appalachia. Most of these tales have authentic historical settings dating from the early days of settlement of this region to recent times.
Book Synopsis Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Appalachian Ghost Stories by : Foxfire Fund, Inc.
Download or read book Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Appalachian Ghost Stories written by Foxfire Fund, Inc. and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of spine-tingling Appalachian ghost stories and tall tales passed down from generation to generation. Whether they tell of faucets that drip blood, monster catfish that lurk at the bottom of quarries, or strange lights on the mountaintop, these stories will make you--like the people who are sharing them--question what you believe. Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution. In July 2016, Vintage Shorts celebrates Foxfire's 50th Anniversary.
Book Synopsis Coffin Hollow and Other Ghost Tales by : Ruth Ann Musick
Download or read book Coffin Hollow and Other Ghost Tales written by Ruth Ann Musick and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-04-23 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mysterious vanishing hitchhikers, travelers beset by headless dogs, and long-dead moonshiners come alive in this collection of ninety-six Appalachian folktales. Set in coal mines and remote farm cabins, in hidden hollows and on mountain tops, some of these stories look back to the days when West Virginia was first settled; others reflect the rancor and brutality of the Civil War. But most of these tales guide us through the recent past of the uncommonly rich folk heritage of West Virginia. This ghostly collection, with source information and bold illustrations, will thrill longtime lovers of supernatural lore.
Book Synopsis Civil War Ghost Stories & Legends by : Nancy Roberts
Download or read book Civil War Ghost Stories & Legends written by Nancy Roberts and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “First Lady of American Folklore” explores the supernatural side of the Civil War with chilling tales of spectral soldiers and haunted battlefields. Few events have sparked more legends and stories of the supernatural than America’s Civil War. The accounts of gallantry and heroism have spread far and wide. Nancy Roberts grew up listening to her father’s stories of the War Between the States and she trekked over many battle sites with him during her childhood. After reading about General Joshua Chamberlain’s supernatural experience at the Battle of Gettysburg, Roberts began to collect tales of the blue and gray and write them down. In her latest collection, readers visit such famous Civil War sites as Fredericksburg, Antietam, Johnson’s Island, Andersonville, Fort Davis, Gaines Mill, Gettysburg, Fort Monroe, Harpers Ferry, Vicksburg, Richmond, Charleston, New Bern, and Petersburg. Through these stories, the readers will hear the voices of those brave individuals who lived through that dramatic era; visit with Brigadier General J. E. B. Stuart on the banks of the Chickahominy River, learn the real story about John Brown’s activities at Harpers Ferry, and watch the passing of Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train. Praise for Nancy Roberts “Just about everybody likes a good ghost story. And ghost hunter/author Nancy Roberts has put together as shivery a selection of other worldly tales as you’re likely to find anywhere . . . And whether you believe in ghosts or not, these tales are guaranteed to give you a chill, especially before you go into a dark room alone.” —Southern Living
Book Synopsis Ghosts of America - Southern Appalachia 3 by : Nina Lautner
Download or read book Ghosts of America - Southern Appalachia 3 written by Nina Lautner and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-13 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genuine non-fiction accounts of real ghost experiences by real people from the Southern Appalachian states in their own words.Ghosts of America - Southern Appalachia features ghost sightings from Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia published in Ghosts of America books 15 through 20. This book features 55 real-life frightening first-hand ghost sightings that have been documented by people from all over Southern Appalachia. - ''The same thing happened. Except this time I could hear him speak 'Tell her I love her.' He said this three times. I still didn't turn to look, but I asked 'who?' He breathed on the glass and wrote in the fog '1985.' - ''One night I drank myself into a blackout. I woke up to a touch on my arm. It was my daughter. She spoke, but no words came out. She was surrounded by lights - like fireflies, but there were no bugs. She looked left and right, and suddenly...'' - ''The dark figure appeared to turn towards me. It moved very fast and walked through me. I heard the words ''it's not her time.'' I then recognized my younger sister sitting there...'' - ''Like I said, I don't spook easily, but it was distinctive in shape and darker than the surrounding area like a man walking in the moonlight. It alerted me enough for me to actually turn on my white light. There was nothing there. He was gone!'' - ''In the kitchen I felt a presence watching me all the time. I would turn around to see if maybe my dog or my daughter had slipped up without me hearing. Nope, nothing there! I figured it might be one of my parents watching out for me...''The stories in this book is a small selection of all the stories on our site ghostsofameica.com.
Book Synopsis Ghosts of America - Southern Appalachia by : Nina Lautner
Download or read book Ghosts of America - Southern Appalachia written by Nina Lautner and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-12-04 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genuine non-fiction accounts of real ghost experiences by real people from the Southern Appalachian states in their own words. Ghosts of America - Southern Appalachia features ghost sightings from Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia published in the first 8 Ghosts of America books. This book features 81 real-life frightening first-hand ghost sightings that have been documented by people from all over Southern Appalachia. If you like our previous books and the ghost stories on ghostsofamerica.com you will love this book.
Book Synopsis Mountain Ghost Stories and Curious Tales of Western North Carolina by : Randy Russell
Download or read book Mountain Ghost Stories and Curious Tales of Western North Carolina written by Randy Russell and published by Blair. This book was released on 1988 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighteen stories deal with witches, ghosts, an enchanted lake, a phantom choir, a lover's leap, Bigfoot, fairies, and magic.
Book Synopsis The Cold, Cold Hand by : James V. Burchill
Download or read book The Cold, Cold Hand written by James V. Burchill and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 1997 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathers tales of strange happenings--haunted attics, mysterious healers who come in the middle of the night, faceless children, and cranky old-men ghosts--in the region.
Download or read book Foxfire Story written by Foxfire Fund Inc and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1972, the Foxfire books have preserved and celebrated the culture of Southern Appalachia for countless readers all around the world. In Foxfire Story, folklorist (and Foxfire director) T.J. Smith collects some of his favorite stories from the archives to illuminate the oral traditions that have been part of the culture of the mountains for centuries. Here are instances of mountain speech, proverbs and sayings, legends, folktales, anecdotes, songs, and pranks and jests, along with ghost tales and accounts of folk belief, as well as stories from half a dozen of the region’s finest storytellers. Through these examples, Smith examines the role storytelling plays in the Southern Appalachian community, identifying the rich traditions that can be found in the region and exploring how they convey a sense of place—and of identity.
