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Witches, Ghosts, and Signs: Folklore of the Southern Appalachians

by Patrick W. Gainer

Folklore of West Virginia and the Southern Appalachians

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Folklore of West Virginia and the Southern Appalachians

Patrick W. Gainer’s collection brings together Appalachian folklore centered on witches, ghosts, and signs, pairing stories described as both amusing and eerie with an opening account of West Virginia’s people and culture. That framing places the tales alongside the regional traditions they come from, giving the book a cultural context as well as a collection of supernatural and folkloric subjects. The volume is a compact introduction to the kinds of stories and beliefs associated with the region.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in Southern Appalachian and West Virginia folklore
  • Those exploring stories about witches, ghosts, and signs
  • Readers seeking folklore presented alongside regional cultural context

Themes

Southern Appalachian folkloreWitches and ghostsSigns and beliefsWest Virginia culture

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Book overview

Witches, Ghosts, and Signs: Folklore of the Southern Appalachians, by the renowned West Virginia folklorist and former West Virginia University English professor Patrick W. Gainer, not only highlights stories that both amuse and raise goosebumps, but also begins with a description of the people and culture of the state.
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