Tales of Kentucky Ghosts

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“Montell vividly re-creates the context of storytelling in Kentucky in times past. This evocation of the rich folk history of the region is the special strength and magic his work offers to readers: the sense that their own tales, ways, and beliefs are part of a valuable legacy that deserves respect and honor. This is a matter about which Montell is passionate, and his passion shines through.” —Margaret Read MacDonald, author of Ten Traditional Tellers “Montell is truly an icon in the field of Kentucky folklore. He continues to offer us Kentucky ghost tales that range from entertaining to spine-chilling, such as the tale of a ghost chewing Moore’s Red Leaf Tobacco in Patti’s restaurant, or the shoes that miraculously stayed dry during a flood, or any of the other stories in the collection. They are a wonderful form of oral history and a valuable part of Kentucky’s heritage.” —James McCormick and Macy Wyatt, authors of Ghosts of the Bluegrass “Tales of Kentucky Ghosts offers a wide range of accounts that both enrich the accessible collection of ghostly tales and provide compelling reading. Montell reports on family stories, bizarre creatures, urban legends, classic country ghost tales, strange glowing lights, talking cats, and so much more.” —Thomas Freese, author of Ghosts, Spirits, and Angels: True Tales from Kentucky and Beyond REGIONAL/PARANORMAL/FOLKLORE 9 7 8 0 8 1 3 1 2 5 9 3 0 5 2 4 9 5 $24.95 Cover photo: iStock Cover design: Rose Design The University Press of Kentucky ...