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Legends & Lore of East Tennessee

Legends & Lore of East Tennessee - Hardcover

by Shane S. Simmons
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Availability:In StockContributor:Shane S. SimmonsPublish date:2016-08-08Pages:130
Language:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781531699314ISBN-10:1531699316UPC:9781531699314Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, Folklore & MythologyBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.7606Product ID:SCTH8WF7RE
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.
Language:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781531699314ISBN-10:1531699316UPC:9781531699314Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, Folklore & MythologyBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.7606Product ID:SCTH8WF7RE
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.
Publisher: History Press Library Editions

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