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?
Foreword 7
1 Jackson County 9
Written in Stone
The Acheri
Song of the South
The House on the Hill
A Plea for Help
Gold for the Greedy
Ride with You
A Tale of Two Floors
2 Swain County 39
The Spirit of Father
Selu
The Diligent Nanny
The Portal
Widow's Walk
3 Macon County 60
Hunter's Moon
The Snow Witch
A Lonely Grave
A Witch for Water
The Roan Mare
4 Cherokee County 81
Lessons to be Learned
Moon Eyes
5 Caldwell County 87
The House Love Built
Blowing Rock
The Devil's Staircase
The Legend of Tijuana Fats
6 Haywood County 100
Pisgah
Animal Spirits
Francis
7 Cleveland County 109
King's Mountain
8 Rutherford County 113
Green River Plantation
9 Sevier County 116
The Healing Place
10 Graham County 119
The Little People
Soldier's Crossing
11 Clay County 128
Time Stands Still
12 Cabarrus County 132
The Hanging Tree
Who's There?
13 Burke County 142
The Brown Mountain Lights
14 Henderson County 145
Superstition
15 Avery County 149
Mystery in the Black
16 Buncombe County 155
Battle Mansion
Index 158
GailGentry
Posted April 24, 2013
This Is The Book You Want With You Around A Campfire: I'm no stranger to the great fiction stories this author weaves, having read all his books, however this is my first time reading him as a non-fiction author. It's not easy when an author is use to writing one type of genre to switch to another without the writing being a little weak but I am happy to say this is not the case with Appalachia Mountain Folklore. You can read and feel the research that went into the stories. The pictures of the scenes, though not needed to visualize, aid in lending even more impact. The folklore is very real and not imagined and each story captivated me. Micheal Rivers brings it in setting the background with each tale beginning with a history of the county or region and what led up to create the disturbance in these souls spirits. Ghosts and the supernatural, the folklore and actual sightings originate from love to revenge. I highly recommend the book to all readers who enjoy history, folklore and ghost stories. Don't be surprised when you lay the book down at the end you are left with compassion for the departed, a curiosity to visit each haunting, and a fear to stay as far away from there as you can.
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Overview
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 ...