- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky (31 July 1982)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0813101360
- ISBN-13: 978-0813101361
- Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.4 x 0.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,828,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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" 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.
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ALTHOUGH I HAVE included only seven fairly short tales in this section, I have a number of love-triangle ghosts. Read the first page
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ALTHOUGH I HAVE included only seven fairly short tales in this section, I have a number of love-triangle ghosts. Read the first page
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Staying power
10 Jun 2005
Format:Paperback
This book, is simply put, perfection. I remember reading this book when I was in middle school, and I have kept a copy with me since. Now being almost 30 years old, it shows that this book can make an indellible impression on people.
My only dissapointments are, that it may be the most complete listing of paranormal stories on west virgina folklore, It can never house all the stories out there. Simply put, there just isnt enough room.
Another dissapointment, is that people from outside of the region, have no clue about this book, its existance, or just what a good read they are missing out on.
No matter the books current cost, its worth every penny and then some
Enjoy
Viro Los Diablos
My only dissapointments are, that it may be the most complete listing of paranormal stories on west virgina folklore, It can never house all the stories out there. Simply put, there just isnt enough room.
Another dissapointment, is that people from outside of the region, have no clue about this book, its existance, or just what a good read they are missing out on.
No matter the books current cost, its worth every penny and then some
Enjoy
Viro Los Diablos
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
An excellent, classic collection of ghost tales
25 Nov 2009
Format:Paperback
I approach this book primarily with an interest in folklore, not in "ghost hunting." The short 100 stories in this book are told very much from the perspective of the original teller, which is nice I think. Also the writing style is pretty entertaining and a few tales are even a little spooky - and it takes a lot to spook me.
One thing I particularly liked about the book is the fact that the tales are grouped into chapters, for example "Ghostly Children," "Mine Ghosts," "Birds and Animals," etc. with several examples of each. It's easy to get lost when its one random story after another, but grouped in chapters like they are makes it easier to pick up on particular themes and makes the book as a whole more memorable.
If you're interest is in "ghost lore" and you prefer "accounts" over modern-day "hunting" or a lot of embellished "storytelling" then I would say this is certainly one book you should have.
One thing I particularly liked about the book is the fact that the tales are grouped into chapters, for example "Ghostly Children," "Mine Ghosts," "Birds and Animals," etc. with several examples of each. It's easy to get lost when its one random story after another, but grouped in chapters like they are makes it easier to pick up on particular themes and makes the book as a whole more memorable.
If you're interest is in "ghost lore" and you prefer "accounts" over modern-day "hunting" or a lot of embellished "storytelling" then I would say this is certainly one book you should have.
Eerie & fascinating.
1 Nov 2011
Format:Paperback
I've read this book many times since the first time I read it in 6th grade. As a native West Virginian I knew where many of the places are that are mentioned. The illustrations that are in some of the chapters are interesting and the stories themselves are just superb. I always find myself re-reading certain ones when I want a good spooky read. I own Coffin Hollow too but this book is my favorite between the two. I think I like it more because this one is split into chapters such as "Ghostly Children", "Omens of Death" and "Jealous Rivals". This book is one you should read if folk lore, a good ghost story, or local hauntings are something you enjoy reading about.
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