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Coffin Hollow and Other Ghost Tales

Ruth Ann Musick
Coffin Hollow and Other Ghost Tales Book PDF

Author : Ruth Ann Musick
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780813145860

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Coffin Hollow and Other Ghost Tales by Ruth Ann Musick Pdf

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.

The Telltale Lilac Bush and Other West Virginia Ghost Tales

Ruth Ann Musick
The Telltale Lilac Bush and Other West Virginia Ghost Tales Book PDF

Author : Ruth Ann Musick
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-12
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780813128276

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The Telltale Lilac Bush and Other West Virginia Ghost Tales by Ruth Ann Musick Pdf

" West Virginia boasts an unusually rich heritage of ghost tales. Originally West Virginians told these hundred stories not for idle amusement but to report supernatural experiences that defied ordinary human explanation. From jealous rivals and ghostly children to murdered kinsmen and omens of death, these tales reflect the inner lives—the hopes, beliefs, and fears—of a people. Like all folklore, these tales reveal much of the history of the region: its isolation and violence, the passions and bloodshed of the Civil War era, the hardships of miners and railroad laborers, and the lingering vitality of Old World traditions.

Classic American Ghost Stories

Deborah L. Downer
Classic American Ghost Stories Book PDF

Author : Deborah L. Downer
Publisher : august house
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0874831156

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Classic American Ghost Stories by Deborah L. Downer Pdf

Contains 51 supposedly true, classic American ghost stories from newspapers, journals, and magazines.

The Big Book of West Virginia Ghost Stories

Rosemary Ellen Guiley
The Big Book of West Virginia Ghost Stories Book PDF

Author : Rosemary Ellen Guiley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781493043996

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The Big Book of West Virginia Ghost Stories by Rosemary Ellen Guiley Pdf

Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the Mountain State Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Author Rosemary Ellen Guiley shines a light in the dark corners of Virginia and scares those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From the headless ghosts wandering Droop Mountain to the tortured spirits of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, there’s no shortage of bone-chilling tales to keep you up at night. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good read.

The Telltale Lilac Bush and Other West Virginia Ghost Tales

Ruth Ann Musick
The Telltale Lilac Bush and Other West Virginia Ghost Tales Book PDF

Author : Ruth Ann Musick
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1965-12-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0813101360

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The Telltale Lilac Bush and Other West Virginia Ghost Tales by Ruth Ann Musick Pdf

" West Virginia boasts an unusually rich heritage of ghost tales. Originally West Virginians told these hundred stories not for idle amusement but to report supernatural experiences that defied ordinary human explanation. From jealous rivals and ghostly children to murdered kinsmen and omens of death, these tales reflect the inner lives—the hopes, beliefs, and fears—of a people. Like all folklore, these tales reveal much of the history of the region: its isolation and violence, the passions and bloodshed of the Civil War era, the hardships of miners and railroad laborers, and the lingering vitality of Old World traditions.

Appalachian ChildrenÕs Literature

Anonim
Appalachian Children s Literature Book PDF

Author : Anonim
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786460199

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Appalachian ChildrenÕs Literature by Anonim Pdf

This comprehensive bibliography includes books written about or set in Appalachia from the 18th century to the present. Titles represent the entire region as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission, including portions of 13 states stretching from southern New York to northern Mississippi. The bibliography is arranged in alphabetical order by author, and each title is accompanied by an annotation, most of which include composite reviews and critical analyses of the work. All classic genres of children’s literature are represented.

The Spirits of Christmas

Sylvia Shults
The Spirits of Christmas Book PDF

Author : Sylvia Shults
Publisher : Crossroad Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Spirits of Christmas by Sylvia Shults Pdf

What darkness lurks beneath the Season of Lights? T'was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring … but are you sure about that? The dark winter nights can hold many secrets. Sylvia Shults has gathered over 120 tales of Christmas ghosts, giving new meaning to "the dead of winter". Shults organizes the book around seven themes. They encompass everything from strange Christmas customs ("We Wish You A Merry Christmas … Or Else!"), to the season's monsters ("He Sees You When You're Sleeping"), to ghost stories of Christmas ("'Tis The Season" and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"). Unwrap this book, and shiver your way through this great collection of gho-ho-hosts.

Green Hills of Magic

Ruth Ann Musick
Green Hills of Magic Book PDF

Author : Ruth Ann Musick
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780813164175

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Green Hills of Magic by Ruth Ann Musick Pdf

In the early years of this century, miners from nearly every country in Europe and Asia Minor migrated to West Virginia to seek employment in its great collieries. With them they brought many folktales and legends of then homelands. Ruth Ann Musick has collected some of the best and most representative of these stories -- never before published in book form -- in The Green Hills of Magic. In many instances, these tales were first related in family circles in the native languages of the tellers, later to be translated by their younger English-speaking descendants. Entertaining in themselves, the stories are also excellent examples of the diverse folk beliefs and cultural patterns of the national and ethnic immigrant groups. The tales are attractively illustrated with more than twenty black-and-white drawings.

Haunted Places

Dennis William Hauck
Haunted Places Book PDF

Author : Dennis William Hauck
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2002-08-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781440673221

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Haunted Places by Dennis William Hauck Pdf

In almost every town in America there are places where strange things happen. The perfect companion to The International Directory of Haunted Places, this revised and updated edition of Haunted Places is both a fascinating and unusual travel guide as well as an indispensable casebook for those interested in the paranormal. From buildings and parks believed to have resident ghosts and poltergeists to areas where Bigfoot or UFO sightings are most frequently reported, Haunted Places will lead you to more than 2,000 sites of paranormal activity across the United States. Organized alphabetically by state, each entry is referenced to an extensive bibliography of sources-with descriptions, addresses, phone numbers, Web sites, and travel directions provided for all locations.

Haunting Experiences

Diane Goldstein,Sylvia Grider,Jeannie Banks Thomas
Haunting Experiences Book PDF

Author : Diane Goldstein,Sylvia Grider,Jeannie Banks Thomas
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781457174834

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Haunting Experiences by Diane Goldstein,Sylvia Grider,Jeannie Banks Thomas Pdf

Ghosts and other supernatural phenomena are widely represented throughout modern culture. They can be found in any number of entertainment, commercial, and other contexts, but popular media or commodified representations of ghosts can be quite different from the beliefs people hold about them, based on tradition or direct experience. Personal belief and cultural tradition on the one hand, and popular and commercial representation on the other, nevertheless continually feed each other. They frequently share space in how people think about the supernatural. In Haunting Experiences, three well-known folklorists seek to broaden the discussion of ghost lore by examining it from a variety of angles in various modern contexts. Diane E. Goldstein, Sylvia Ann Grider, and Jeannie Banks Thomas take ghosts seriously, as they draw on contemporary scholarship that emphasizes both the basis of belief in experience (rather than mere fantasy) and the usefulness of ghost stories. They look closely at the narrative role of such lore in matters such as socialization and gender. And they unravel the complex mix of mass media, commodification, and popular culture that today puts old spirits into new contexts

Historic Tales of the Upper Ohio Valley

Paul Zuros
Historic Tales of the Upper Ohio Valley Book PDF

Author : Paul Zuros
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467152983

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Historic Tales of the Upper Ohio Valley by Paul Zuros Pdf

Local historian Paul J. Zuros weaves a rich narrative of the region, reliving these tales as only a local can. The Upper Ohio River runs along the border between West Virginia and Ohio, where the cities of Weirton and Steubenville face each other across the flowing water. The history of these two municipalities has been intertwined from their earliest days. Discover stories of the early pioneers on both sides of the river and what they learned about their Native American predecessors. Tales of bygone celebrations will entertain, and rumors of local haunts will chill readers to the bone. The stories of these industrial centers as well as their preindustrial past will intrigue and delight young and old.

Haunted West Virginia

Patty A. Wilson
Haunted West Virginia Book PDF

Author : Patty A. Wilson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-21
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781493040827

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Haunted West Virginia by Patty A. Wilson Pdf

Thrilling stories of supernatural occurences in West Virginia, including the restless spirits of Harpers Ferry, the legendary Mothman of Point Pleasant, the ghosts of Twistabout Ridge, the phantom hitchhikers on the West Virginia Turnpike, and many more.

The Science of Ghosts

Joe Nickell
The Science of Ghosts Book PDF

Author : Joe Nickell
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781616145866

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The Science of Ghosts by Joe Nickell Pdf

Are ghosts real? Are there truly haunted places, only haunted people, or both? And how can we know? Taking neither a credulous nor a dismissive approach, this first-of-its-kind book solves those perplexing mysteries and more--even answering the question of why we care so very much. Putting aside purely romantic tales, this book examines the actual evidence for ghosts--from eyewitness accounts to mediumistic productions (such as diaphanous forms materializing in dim light), spirit photographs, ghost-detection phenomena, and even CSI-type trace evidence. Offering numerous exciting case studies, this book engages in serious investigation rather than breathless mystifying. Pseudoscience, folk legends, and outright hoaxes are challenged and exposed, while the historical, cultural, and scientific aspects of ghost experiences and haunting reports are carefully explored. The author--the world's only professional paranormal investigator--brings his skills as a stage magician, private detective, folklorist, and forensic science writer to bear on a topic that demands serious study.

Haunted Houses and Family Ghosts of Kentucky

William Lynwood Montell
Haunted Houses and Family Ghosts of Kentucky Book PDF

Author : William Lynwood Montell
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2001-09-21
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780813138510

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Haunted Houses and Family Ghosts of Kentucky by William Lynwood Montell Pdf

A Kentucky native and folk studies scholar presents a collection of haunting legends and stories of spirits from across the Bluegrass State. William Lynwood Montell has spent years documenting Kentucky’s rich legacy of ghostly visitations. Many of the stories were collected from elders by younger generations and are recounted here exactly as they were gathered. This volume introduces spirits such as the Tan Man of Pike County, who trudges invisibly through a house accompanied by the smell of roses, and the famed Gray Lady of Liberty Hall in Frankfort, a houseguest who never left. Montell tells the story of the ghost of Daniel Boone calling upon the statesman Henry Clay shortly before his death. He also recounts the tale of ghouls that haunt the rehearsal house of the band The Kentucky Headhunters. Readers will find accounts of haunted libraries, mansions, log cabins, bathrooms, furniture, hotels, and distilleries, as well as reports of eerie visitations from passed-on grandmothers, husbands, daughters, uncles, cousins, babies, slaves, Civil War soldiers, dogs, sheep, and even wildcats. Almost every county in Kentucky is represented. Though the book emphasizes the stories themselves, Montell offers an introduction discussing how local history, and local character, are communicated across the generations in these colorful stories.

West Virginia

Otis K. Rice,Stephen W. Brown
West Virginia Book PDF

Author : Otis K. Rice,Stephen W. Brown
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0813118549

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West Virginia by Otis K. Rice,Stephen W. Brown Pdf

" An essential resource for scholars, students, and all lovers of the Mountaineer State. From bloody skirmishes with Indians on the early frontier to the Logan County mine war, the story of West Virginia is punctuated with episodes as colorful and rugged as the mountains that dominate its landscape. In this first modern comprehensive history, Otis Rice and Stephen Brown balance these episodes of mountaineer individualism against the complexities of industrial development and the growth of social institutions, analyzing the events and personalities that have shaped the state. To create this history, the authors weave together many strands from the past and present. Included among these are geological and geographical features; the prehistoric inhabitants; exploration and settlement; relations with the Indians; the land systems and patterns of ownership; the Civil War and the formation of the state from the western counties of Virginia; the legacy of Reconstruction; politics and government; industrial development; labor problems and advances; and cultural aspects such as folkways, education, religion, and national and ethnic influences. For this second edition, the authors have added a new chapter, bringing the original material up to date and carrying the West Virginia story through the presidential election of 1992. Otis K. Rice is professor emeritus of history and Stephen W. Brown is professor of history at West Virginia Institute of Technology.