Mountain Ghost Stories and Curious Tales of Western North Carolina
Considered a classic since 1988, stories in this book are based on field research conducted by husband-and-wife folklorists, Randy Russell and Janet Barnett. Many of the tales here exist in traditional mountain and native Cherokee lore.
The authors share much of the mystery and awe that the mountains of Western North Carolina convey and may well alter your perception of the Blue Ridge and Smoky mountains forever.
Stand atop Roan Mountain and hear the wind-carried ghost choir of the devil himself.Hear the haunted calls of the night near High Hampton and meet a winged ghost of pure white.
Stop at Wiseman's View at sunset, you too may catch a glimpse of the ghostly Brown Mountain Ligths.
Listen closely on Clingman's Dome and hear the rippling water of an invisible Enchanted Lake.
Beware of flys buzzing on your mountain hikes. It may indicate that the evil Cherokee ghost witch, Spearfinger is among the rocks nearby, waiting to eat your liver. She is especially fond of devoruing children.