Civil War Ghost Stories and Legends
Civil War Ghost Stories and Legends by Nancy Roberts, published by the University of South Carolina Press in October 2019, is a reprint edition comprising 160 pages. This book presents a collection of supernatural experiences and ghost stories rooted in Southern history, drawing from Roberts’s extensive documentation and interviews with individuals recounting their encounters with the paranormal.
Readers will find a blend of folklore and historical context as Roberts explores the haunting tales associated with the Civil War era. The narratives reflect her deep understanding of American folklore and are informed by her decades of research and storytelling. This edition invites readers to delve into the eerie and captivating world of ghost stories, particularly those that resonate within the Southern landscape and its rich historical tapestry.
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Nancy Roberts’s Southern Ghost Lore Revival–Exhumed and Improved for Fearless Readers.
Nancy Roberts has often been described to as the “First Lady of American Folklore” and the Title is well deserved. Throughout her decades-long career, Roberts documented supernatural experiences and interviewed hundreds of people about their recollections of encounters with the supernatural.
This nationally renowned writer began her undertaking in this ghostly realm as a freelance writer for the Charlotte Observer. Encouraged by Carl Sandburg, who enjoyed her stories and articles, Roberts wrote her first book in 1958. Aptly called a “custodian of the twilight zone” by Southern Living magazine, Roberts based her suspenseful stories on interviews and her rich knowledge of American folklore. Her stories were always rooted in history, which earned her a certificate of commendation from the American Association of State and Local History for her books on the Carolinas and Appalachia.
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