South Central Pennsylvania Legends & Lore
South Central Pennsylvania Legends & Lore by David Puglia, published by Arcadia Publishing in October 2012, presents a captivating exploration of the rich folklore of South Central Pennsylvania. This 162-page book delves into various legends, including the powwow practitioners of York County, the headless ghost of a murdered girl in Schuylkill County, and the Hummelstown Hermit. Through these narratives, Puglia offers insights into the region’s history, highlighting the interactions between Pennsylvania Dutch folkways, German and English settlers, and local tribes.
Readers will find a diverse array of tales that not only entertain but also provide a deeper understanding of the area’s cultural heritage. Puglia investigates both historical and contemporary legends, such as the Wizard of Cumberland County and Milton Hershey’s narrow escape from the Titanic. This edition serves as an engaging resource for those interested in folklore, history, and the social dynamics of the United States, inviting readers to journey through the hills and hollows of South Central Pennsylvania in search of its unique stories.
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Powwow practitioners of York County, the headless ghost of a murdered girl that roams the back roads of Schuylkill County and the Hummelstown Hermit who still lingers in Indian Echo Caverns–these tales are all part of the lore of South Central Pennsylvania. Such legends offer a fuller history of the region, from the folkways of the Pennsylvania Dutch to the stories of the rocky relations between German and English settlers and local tribes. Folklorist David J. Puglia reveals this lore to a new audience and explores the region’s more recent legends like the Wizard of Cumberland County” and Milton Hershey’s narrow miss with the Titanic. Join Puglia as he tracks through the hills, houses and hollows of South Central Pennsylvania in search of its legends and lore.”
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