[PDF] Local Stories And North Carolina Legends eBook

Author : Nancy Roberts
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 50,48 MB
Release : 2019-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1643360469

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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.

Author : Sara Pitzer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 29,69 MB
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1493015869

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North CarolinaMyths and Legends explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in North Carolina’s history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in North Carolina history. Read about the Cherokee legend of the Judaculla rock. Try to figure out if Tom Dula, subject of many a local myth and a popular folk song, really did murder his wife. Speculate as to what really caused the Carolina Bays indentations.

Author : Sara Pitzer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 46,16 MB
Release : 2010-12-21
Category : History
ISBN : 0762774533

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Part of our new and growing Mysteries and Legends series, Mysteries and Legends of North Carolina explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in North Carolina's history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in North Carolina history. Read about the Cherokee legend of the Judaculla rock. Try to figure out if Tom Dula, subject of many a local myth and a popular folk song, really did murder his wife. Speculate as to what really caused the Carolina Bays indentations.

Author : Michael Renegar
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,24 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Ghosts
ISBN : 9780914875598

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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 : Stephanie Burt Williams
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 25,98 MB
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1625844107

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The author of Wicked Charlotte roots out the spirited secrets of two small towns deep in the Appalachian Mountains. When the sun slips behind the trees and shadows lengthen near dusk, the mountains and valleys of Highlands and Cashiers whisper their tales of lost loves, deals gone bad, and ghosts who walk the night. This tourist destination is rich in folklore and legend—from rumors of a magical mountain volcano to the ghost of a white owl. Learn the stories and firsthand accounts of hauntings and the hard to explain. Listen to the voices winding through the hemlocks, or is it just the wind? Includes photos!

Author : J. C. Judah
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 25,77 MB
Release : 2007-11-05
Category : History
ISBN : 0615175864

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Beyond the ocean mist is an area rich in history and lore. Explore the fascinating past of 16th through 20th Century Brunswick County, North Carolina. Visit these historic times through the eyes of its early residents, historical documents, ghosts, seafaring pirates, Indian predecessors, notable cemeteries (including known Slave Cemeteries), local facts, and legends. Take a glimpse into the rich tradition and culture of Brunswick County, and become a part of the southeastern North Carolina legacy. Meet Mary Hemingway, a plantation owner and one of the original settlers of Brunswick County. Read her Last Will & Testament and find out where her final resting place is located. Gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of colonial challenges, pirate lifestyles, and the intricacies of the Indian culture and their clashes with the early settlers. Peruse the names and lives of the original residents of Brunswick County, North Carolina. Enjoy your trip back into time.

Author : Terrance Zepke
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,94 MB
Release : 2005-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1561647381

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Spine-chilling tales and fascinating legends from the coastal regions of North and South Carolina.