Mysterious South Carolina

Author : Sherman Carmichael
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439666692

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Mysterious South Carolina by Sherman Carmichael Pdf

Master storyteller Sherman Carmichael is back with another collection of the weird, strange and mysterious in the Palmetto State. Read about the return of the infamous Lizard Man. Learn why the ghost of Francis Marion regularly appears at a church cemetery for a rendezvous. Discover the Sea Pines Shell Ring and learn of its Native American origin. Walk the halls of the old South Carolina Lunatic Asylum and hear the moans of former patients. Join Carmichael as he contemplates these stories and many more from the dark side of South Carolina.

Author : Sherman Carmichael
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625856043

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Strange South Carolina by Sherman Carmichael Pdf

South Carolina is well known for beaches, barbecue and palmetto trees, but plenty of mystery lies behind the idyllic façade. Some residents once claimed to be tormented by a creature that was part lizard and part man. South of the Border is one of the more famous and unique tourist attractions in the state--complete with a giant sombrero. Lynches River is the only river in the nation that crosses under the same bridge three times. Peachtree Rock Heritage Preservation in Lexington County is home to one of the most unusual natural formations in the United States. Author Sherman Carmichael details these and more in a collection of stories that can be found only in the Palmetto State.

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Questions and answers
ISBN : 9780793326785

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The South Carolina Hot Air Balloon Mystery by Carole Marsh Pdf

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780793350827

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The South Carolina Mystery Van Takes Off! by Carole Marsh Pdf

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780793310258

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The Hard-to-Believe-but-True! Book of South Carolina History, Mystery, Trivia, Legend, Lore, Humor and More by Carole Marsh Pdf

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780793310166

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South Carolina Basketball Sports Mystery by Carole Marsh Pdf

Author : Sherman Carmichael,Jason McLean
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439674222

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Unexplained South Carolina by Sherman Carmichael,Jason McLean Pdf

The Palmetto State is home to many strange and unexplained events. The Gray Man of 2018 is Pawleys Island's most historic ghost. He has been seen walking the beaches before hurricanes. The tiny town of Hilda hears the mournful wail of a ghost train. The Bowery, Myrtle Beach's most legendary bar, hosts the spectral singing of Barman Joe. A ninety-two-foot crop circle appeared in the small town of McBee in 1994. And there's a host of Bigfoot sightings in the state. Sherman Carmichael delves into the mysterious side of South Carolina.

Author : Sherman Carmichael
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467142106

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Mysterious South Carolina by Sherman Carmichael Pdf

Master storyteller Sherman Carmichael is back with another collection of the weird, strange and mysterious in the Palmetto State. Read about the return of the infamous Lizard Man. Learn why the ghost of Francis Marion regularly appears at a church cemetery for a rendezvous. Discover the Sea Pines Shell Ring and learn of its Native American origin. Walk the halls of the old South Carolina Lunatic Asylum and hear the moans of former patients. Join Carmichael as he contemplates these stories and many more from the dark side of South Carolina.

Author : Sherman Carmichael
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614236221

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Legends and Lore of South Carolina by Sherman Carmichael Pdf

This new collection of eighty strange and unusual South Carolina legends is rooted in the state's deep history. Some originated centuries ago, such as the Agnes of Glasgow story in Camden and that of the ghostly dwarf jester Gauche, said to haunt a Beaufort mansion. Certain places hold secrets from different eras, including White Wolf Road in Blacksburg and the state's numerous historic cemeteries like the one at Salem Black River Church in Mayesville. These pages also contain simple explanations for local lore, like the Gullah tradition behind blue bottle trees that still decorate Carolina gardens today. These and many more crowd-pleasing yarns can be found in this volume from the desk of master storyteller, author and researcher Sherman Carmichael.

Author : Sherman Carmichael
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439664636

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Mysterious Tales of Coastal North Carolina by Sherman Carmichael Pdf

Master storyteller Sherman Carmichael ventures into the Tar Heel State to deliver strange and mysterious tales along the coast. Read about shipwrecks such as that of the SS Liberator, which still sits at the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Diamond Shoals, and legendary storms like the 1911 Water Spouts, which were described as tornadoes spinning wildly atop the ocean. Find out why the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is said to be haunted by a large black cat. Learn about the origins of Boo Hag, a fiendish creature that sucks the life out of her victims as they sleep at night--a tale that originates from the rich Gullah culture of the Carolinas. Join Carmichael as he contemplates these stories and more from the mysterious side of North Carolina's beloved coastal counties.

Author : Sherman Carmichael
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625859624

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Mysterious Tales of Coastal North Carolina by Sherman Carmichael Pdf

Master storyteller Sherman Carmichael ventures into the Tar Heel State to deliver strange and mysterious tales along the coast. Read about shipwrecks such as that of the SS Liberator, which still sits at the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Diamond Shoals, and legendary storms like the 1911 Water Spouts, which were described as tornadoes spinning wildly atop the ocean. Find out why the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is said to be haunted by a large black cat. Learn about the origins of Boo Hag, a fiendish creature that sucks the life out of her victims as they sleep at night--a tale that originates from the rich Gullah culture of the Carolinas. Join Carmichael as he contemplates these stories and more from the mysterious side of North Carolina's beloved coastal counties.

Author : Sherman Carmichael
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439671269

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Mysterious Tales of Western North Carolina by Sherman Carmichael Pdf

These dark hills and hollers hold endless secret wonders. UFO sightings join mysterious booming noises and the famous Brown Mountain Lights in lists of unexplained phenomena. Ghosts abound from Biltmore to Grandfather Mountain. Learn about the Phantom Rider of the Confederacy and all the spots where the devil is said to have set foot on Tar Heel soil. Sightings of Bigfoot join the legend of the Wampus Cat in tales told around the fire at night. Master storyteller Sherman Carmichael explores the lore of the mountains.

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780793359967

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South Carolina Timeline by Carole Marsh Pdf

Author : Sherman Carmichael
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467144063

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Mysterious Tales of the North Carolina Piedmont by Sherman Carmichael Pdf

The history of the Tar Heel State is filled with mysterious and creepy tales. Legends say that several places in North Carolina have been visited by the devil, from the Devil's Tramping Ground near Siler City to the footprint he left in the Devil's Rock in Warren County. Learn why the Banshee of the Tar River first appeared and why her bloodcurdling screams continue to be heard. The Catsburg Ghost Train still appears on moonless nights. Sightings of Normie, the monster of Lake Norman, have been reported since the lake was created in the early 1960s. Join master storyteller Sherman Carmichael as he explores the lore of North Carolina's Piedmont.

Author : Sherman Carmichael
Publisher : History Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 1540250814

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Unexplained South Carolina by Sherman Carmichael Pdf

The Palmetto State is home to many strange and unexplained events. The Gray Man of 2018 is Pawleys Island's most historic ghost. He has been seen walking the beaches before hurricanes. The tiny town of Hilda hears the mournful wail of a ghost train. The Bowery, Myrtle Beach's most legendary bar, hosts the spectral singing of Barman Joe. A ninety-two-foot crop circle appeared in the small town of McBee in 1994. And there's a host of Bigfoot sightings in the state. Sherman Carmichael delves into the mysterious side of South Carolina.