Witches, Ghosts, and Signs: Folklore of the Southern Appalachians
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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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1933202203
ISBN13:9781933202204
Release Date:March 2008
Publisher:Vandalia Press
Length:220 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Even if you're family, you need to buy a copy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
No kidding copies of my great-grandfather's books are scarce! I'm buying my own copy, so I don't have to fight anyone over theirs! All I have to say is that sometimes the best fun is had on the way to getting there.
good, but not as I expected
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I'm not sure what I was hoping for when I saw this book being offered. I just had to have it, so I eventually ordered. Upon reading through it, it is somewhat interesting with a lot of little tidbits. It is just not as great as I was hoping.
My bias
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I am Patrick A. Gainer, whose name my late father, Dr. Patrick W. Gainer gave me so I would not be called "Junior". Any review I might give would be biased by my love and respect for him and his scholarship. All I can say is that I doubt any one who reads this book will disagree with me.
Concise, Fascinating Folklore from the Mountains
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This collection is a rare treat. The information contained in its 177 pages is a goldmine for writers, folklorists, and storytellers. Want to know how to cure a wart, stop a bleeding nose, or to tell when rain is coming? It's all here. Ghost stories, tales of witches, weather and nature lore, tradtional mountain social activities and folk remedies combine for a great read.
If you like Appalachian folklore, etc. you'll love this book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I LOVE this book. It's chocked full of surprising and interesting West Virginia folklore such as superstitions, home remedies, ghost stories, appalachian dialect and more. It's highly reminiscent and entertaining. This book is a real treat. Availability is increasingly limited. I am from the same town as the author (now deceased) & had to order my copy from FL. Even his family didn't have a copy to spare.
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