Specters And Spirits Of The Appalachian Foothills

Specters and Spirits of the Appalachian Foothillsallows you to hear the cries and meet the spirits that inhabit the mountains from northern Georgia to southern Virginia."

A collection of ghost stories and folklore from southern Appalachia.

The mountains of the Appalachia abound with tales of ghosts and mysterious places. Covering 16 counties, 40 spine-tingling stories will have you traveling the roads and paths of those who have walked before you and listening to their sorrowful tales. Along the way, visit The Hanging Tree in Cabarrus County, Battle Mansion in Buncombe County, Green River Plantation in Rutherford County, and the House on the Hill in Jackson County. Sit around the campfire and hear stories of lore about the legend of the Bald, the warning of the Hunter's Moon, and the disappearance of an entire hunting party. Superstition, folklore, and the paranormal keep the spirits alive in the Appalachian region. Will you be the next one to visit with the ghosts of Cherohala?

Gathered from those who have lived in the foothills for generations, these authentic stories will send shivers up the spine. Contributors include Marcia Wright Bonner, Peggy Kendrick, Linda Crider, and Burchill.