Classic American ghost stories : 200 years of ghost lore from the Great Plains, New England, the South, and the Pacific Northwest / edited by Deborah L. Downer.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Downer, Deborah L., 1954-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ghosts--United States.

Ghosts.

United States.

Physical Description:

214 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Little Rock : August House, 1990.

Summary:

"I think scary stories are important in helping people deal with fear. By experiencing fear in a story where we can control what is happening, we gain skill and experience in dealing with fear in situations we can't control". -- Storyteller and Teacher, Roberta Simpson Brown

"Parents are sometimes concerned that violence or gore in scary stories will be bad for children. This is not so: they provide hope through happy endings, and offer the child both positive and negative examples of behavior. With their imaginary violence, scary stories teach moral principles, good social behavior, courage, heroism, and hope". -- Storytellers and Teachers, Richard and Judy Young

Fifty-one ghost stories -- from every region

"The kind of stories you either take to bed with you or don't even let in the front door. They're that good". -- The Book Reader

"The tales span the American landscape, culture and languages. Entertaining and well organized, this collection deserves a wide audience". -- Come-All-Ye

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

0874831156

0874831180

OCLC:

21334486