Tar Heel Ghosts

Author : John W. Harden Sr.
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000-11-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780807866764

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Tar Heel Ghosts by John W. Harden Sr. Pdf

An amazing assortment of twenty-three stories and ten "short shorts" comprise this popular selection. More than merely entertaining, Tar Heel Ghosts captures the "spirit" of North Carolina's past. North Carolina's ghost stories have infinite variety. There are mountainous ghosts and seafaring ghosts; colonial ghosts and modern ghosts; gentle ghosts and roistering ghosts; delicate lady ghosts and fishwife ghosts; home ghosts and ghosts that just want to be noticed. Mysterious signs and symbols appear--small black crosses, galloping white horses, strangely moving lights, floating veils, lifelike apparitions, skulls, dripping blood, and "things that go bump in the night." At least one North Carolina ghost got himself into a court record, and other ghostly phenomena have attracted scientific investigation. These stories have a marked realistic North Carolina flavor. The reader finds mountain cabins and antebellum mansions, Indian trails, water wheels, river steamboats, railroad trains, slave labor on plantations, revenuers and stills in the mountains, a burial in St. James Churchyard in Wilmington, Winston-Salem before the days of Winston, Raleigh in the 1860s, Fayetteville during World War II, and even a new suburb haunted by old spooks.

Author : John William Harden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Folklore
ISBN : LCCN:54001361

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Tar Heel Ghosts by John William Harden Pdf

Author : Michael Renegar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Ghosts
ISBN : 0914875590

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Tar Heel Terrors by Michael Renegar Pdf

The twenty-plus stories in this new collection by Michael Renegar, author of Roadside Revenants and Other North Carolina Ghosts and Legends, range geographically from the coast to the mountains of North Carolina. Some are retellings of classic Tar Heel ghost stories and legends while others stem from the personal experiences of the author and his friends and family. Some stories are of the supernatural, some interesting curiosities, and others are just plain weird. Read about the ghost of a Revolutionary War hero, a haunted road in Forsyth County, a vengeful spirit trapped in a gold mine, and more. Whether read around a campfire or in the safety of your own home, these tales are sure to leave your spine tingling.

Author : Patty A. Wilson
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-19
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780811740746

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Haunted North Carolina by Patty A. Wilson Pdf

Rich in Native American, Colonial, and Civil War history, North Carolina harbors ghosts from tidewater to mountains.

Author : John W. Harden Sr.
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2000-11-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780807866771

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The Devil's Tramping Ground and Other North Carolina Mystery Stories by John W. Harden Sr. Pdf

From the first colonization at Roanoke Island, the bizarre and inexplicable have shrouded the Tar Heel State. From history and legend, John Harden records ominous events that have shaped or colored state history.

Author : WILSON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-26
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1493064797

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Haunted North Carolina by WILSON Pdf

Rich in Native American, Colonial, and Civil War history, North Carolina harbors ghosts from tidewater to mountains.

Author : Edrick Thay
Publisher : Ghost House Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1990539025

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Ghost Stories of North Carolina by Edrick Thay Pdf

From the pristine Outer Banks to the majestic Blue Mountains, North Carolina is a land of contrasts. North Carolina is home to a great number of ghosts and legends, which testify to the human experience.

Author : Scott Mason
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781493037520

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Tar Heel Traveler by Scott Mason Pdf

A blend of oral history and memoir with a good dose of quirky humor, Tar Heel Traveler: New Journeys Across North Carolina is a celebratory look at the people and places of North Carolina. WRAL-TV reporter Scott Mason—the Tar Heel Traveler—profiles colorful characters and out-of-the-way places. The sequel consists of all new material and showcases twenty-five of Mason’s most memorable television stories along with the amusing stories behind each.

Author : Kala Ambrose
Publisher : Clerisy Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781578604555

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Ghosthunting North Carolina by Kala Ambrose Pdf

Journey with author Kala Ambrose as she explores the most terrifying paranormal spots in the state of North Carolina. She begins in the coastal wetlands of East Carolina where she explores haunted lighthouses, battleships, forts, and the shipwrecked beaches where Blackbeard and his pirates still roam. She tours the Piedmont area of NC and visits the most actively haunted capitol in the US and interacts with the ghost of a former NC State Governor. Her journey continues west into the Blue Ridge Mountains where the ghost known as the pink lady and her friends await your presence at the historic Grove Park Inn, where many presidents, celebrities and ghosts have stayed over the decades. Travel information is provided to each haunted location for those brave enough to make the journey in person and for paranormal researchers who are interested in exploring haunted North Carolina. Join Kala Ambrose as your guide to Ghosthunting North Carolina as she takes you behind the scenes with detailed information about each destination.

Author : Richard Jackson,William Jackson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625843456

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Ghosts of the Triangle by Richard Jackson,William Jackson Pdf

A hub of research and technology, North Carolina’s tri-city region is built on the bones of a haunted past that’s brought to life in twisted tales. The Research Triangle is a place of renowned progress and technology, but its three cities also boast a long and rich heritage, complete with many important historic sites where the past lingers a little too closely. From the otherworldly music at the Carolina Inn to the sound of laughter echoing in the old morgue at Watts Hospital to the image of men swinging from ropes in Hannah’s Creek Swamp, the ghosts of the Triangle continue to make their presence known throughout the region. Join local brothers Richard and William Jackson as they trace the history behind these spine-tingling tales. Includes photos!

Author : Peggy Schmidt
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0764339869

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Ghosts of the Outer Banks by Peggy Schmidt Pdf

Discover what the locals of the Outer Banks have known for years...it's haunted. Rich in natural beauty and history, it makes sense that this area is also a haven for ghosts. From a sea captain who haunts several popular restaurants to a spirit that walks alone in Nags Head Woods, ghostly inhabitants have made the decision to stay along this expanse of coastal wonder. Find out that hoodoos are not the only creatures creating havoc on Mother Vineyard. Read a legend about a crazy woman wandering on the beaches of Nags Head and Cape Hatteras. Learn of a murdered girl and her connection to the Pioneer Theater. Visit haunted lighthouses to see an entertaining ghost or a spirited keeper's daughter, killed by a rogue wave. Whether you are a longtime lover of the Outer Banks or fascinated with stories of pirates, ghost ships, and mischievous ghosts, these haunts will keep your hair on end!

Author : Nancy Roberts
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1978-01-01
Category : Ghosts
ISBN : 0385122942

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Appalachian Ghosts by Nancy Roberts Pdf

Stories of ghostly beings and occurrences in the houses, valleys, coves, hollows, and mines of Appalachia are accompanied by eerie photographs

Author : Michael Renegar,Amy Spease
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625841629

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Ghosts of the Triad by Michael Renegar,Amy Spease Pdf

“A fantastic job of storytelling to the point that it literally sends shivers down the reader’s spine . . . entertaining and informative” (YES! Weekly). Don’t be fooled by the scenic beauty of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad—the ghosts of the past haunt these rolling hills and unique cities. From the smallpox-stricken ghost that haunts Salem Tavern in Winston-Salem to the slain Revolutionary War soldiers who linger in the park surrounding Guilford Courthouse in Greensboro, these phantoms all have a tale to tell. Some ghosts even support education. Take Jane, the lonely spinster who haunts Aycock Auditorium at the UNC-Greensboro campus, or Herschel, High Point University’s ghost of the former Memorial Theater. And though Spookywoods Haunted Attraction in Kersey Valley often frightens and astounds, some of the resident ghosts aren’t just special effects. Join Camel City Spirit Seekers Michael Renegar and Amy Spease as they reveal the eerie and chilling stories from the heart of the Piedmont. Includes photos! “If you want some spooky ghost stories to get you in the mood for Halloween, Triad ghost-hunters/authors Michael Renegar and Amy Spease may have just what you’re looking for.” —The News & Record

Author : Ruth Ann Musick
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813145853

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Coffin Hollow and Other Ghost Tales by Ruth Ann Musick Pdf

More than three decades after the final withdrawal of American troops from Southeast Asia, the legacy of the Vietnam War continues to influence political, military, and cultural discourse. Journalists, politicians, scholars, pundits, and others have used the conflict to analyze each of America's subsequent military engagements. Many Americans have observed that Vietnam-era terms such as "cut and run," "quagmire," and "hearts and minds" are ubiquitous once again as comparisons between U.S. involvement in Iraq and in Vietnam seem increasingly appropriate. Because of its persistent significance, the Vietnam War era continues to inspire vibrant historical inquiry. The eminent scholars featured in The War That Never Ends offer fresh and insightful perspectives on the continuing relevance of the Vietnam War, from the homefront to "humping in the boonies," and from the great halls of political authority to the gritty hotbeds of oppositional activism. The contributors assert that the Vietnam War is central to understanding the politics of the Cold War, the social movements of the late twentieth century, the lasting effects of colonialism, the current direction of American foreign policy, and the ongoing economic development in Southeast Asia. The seventeen essays break new ground on questions relating to gender, religion, ideology, strategy, and public opinion, and the book gives equal emphasis to Vietnamese and American perspectives on the grueling conflict. The contributors examine such phenomena as the role of women in revolutionary organizations, the peace movements inspired by Buddhism, and Ho Chi Minh's successful adaptation of Marxism to local cultures. The War That Never Ends explores both the antiwar movement and the experiences of infantrymen on the front lines of battle, as well as the media's controversial coverage of America's involvement in the war. The War That Never Ends sheds new light on the evolving historical meanings of the Vietnam War, its enduring influence, and its potential to influence future political and military decision-making, in times of peace as well as war.

Author : Richard Walser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : American literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105047837336

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Picturebook of Tar Heel Authors by Richard Walser Pdf