| Legends & Lore of East Tennessee Contributor(s): Simmons, Shane S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1531699316 ISBN-13: 9781531699314 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology - History | United States - State & Local - General |
| Dewey: 976.8 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6" W x 9" (0.76 lbs) 130 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Appalachians - Geographic Orientation - Tennessee - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The mountains of East Tennessee are chock full of unique folklore passed down through generations. Locals spin age-old yarns of legends like Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone and Dragging Canoe. Stories of snake-handling churches and the myths behind the death crown superstitions dot the landscape. The mysteries surrounding the Sensabaugh Tunnel still haunt residents. Author Shane Simmons explores tales of bravery, lore and bizarre customs within the East Tennessee region. |
Contributor Bio(s): Simmons, Shane S.: - Shane Simmons is a lifelong resident of the Appalachian Mountains. He is a founder of the Appalachian Project (TAP), a multimedia group created to preserve the heritage of the central and southern Appalachians. In addition to East Tennessee folklore, his areas of interest include the history of the coal mining industry in central Appalachia, the Civil War in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia and Appalachian cultural history. |