Appalachian Curiosities

Not everything in Appalachia made it into the history books.

Tucked deep in the ridges and hollers of Appalachia are stories few have heard-and even fewer can explain. From mysterious disappearances to strange landmarks, from vanishing communities to whispered folk rituals, this region holds secrets that blur the line between history and myth.

In Appalachian Curiosities, author Laura Wright uncovers the forgotten folklore and eerie events that shaped one of America's most storied landscapes. ...