by Jeffrey R. Frazier (Author)
Anyone wishing to unlock the secrets behind Pennsylvania's treasure trove of old-time legends and folktales should read this book and its predecessors. Fascinating and unbelievable as some of these stories of ghosts, witches, Indians, and Pennsylvania's early hunting days may seem, they often are based upon real events. Those "kernels of truth", however, are often swept away in the unrelenting currents of time and lost forever unless someone can save them before they disappear. In this and other volumes in the Pennsylvania Fireside Tales series, each story is treated like a little mystery, and its origins are explored. The discoveries are oftentimes surprising, but they never fail to create a greater appreciation for the tales themselves and for adding to the enjoyment of those who read them.
In this volume:
- Mountain Landmarks
- General Reynolds' Sweetheart
- Cry of the Wolf
- The Bewitched Butter Churn
- Tales From Along the Tracks
- Tom Coleman's Revenge
- Kings of the Hills
- Stashing it Away
- A Witch's Brew
- Rocks of Ages
- Stretching It
- Devil's Fire (and Other Supernatural Pyrotechnics)
- Cornplanter Tales
- An Angry Ghost