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Legends & lore of East Tennessee / Shane S. Simmons.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Simmons, Shane S., author.
- Series:
- American Legends.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Tales--Tennessee, East.
- Tales.
- Legends--Tennessee, East.
- Legends.
- Tennessee, East--Folklore.
- Tennessee, East.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (127 pages) : illustrations
- Other Title:
- Legends and lore of east tennessee
- Place of Publication:
- 2016.
- Charleston, South Carolina : The History Press, [2016]
- Summary:
- Author Shane Simmons explores tales of bravery, lore and bizarre customs within the East Tennessee region. 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.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-127) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781439657317
- 1439657319
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