Witches, Ghosts, and Signs: Folklore of the Southern Appalachians

Description: We invite you to browse our other titles.We specialize in West Virginia and Appalachia. Witches, Ghosts, and Signs: Folklore of the Southern Appalachians by Patrick W. GainerPaperback, 220 pages Originally published in 1975, Witches, Ghosts, and Signs presents the rich heritage of the southern Appalachians in a way that has never been equaled. Passed down from generation to generation from as far back as the earliest settlers in the region come tales of the strange and supernatural–ghosts, witches, hauntings, disappearances, and unexplained murders–stories that raise goose bumps and send chills down spines. In addition to the many accounts of strange happenings, Gainer presents fascinating material about Appalachian superstitions, planting by moon signs, weather forecasting, and mountaineer doctoring. From his own experience and from the reminiscences of old-timers, the author offers historical background on mountaineers that has been carefully collected and preserved.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.

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Location: Charleston, West Virginia

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