Appalachian Magazine's Mountain Superstitions, Ghost Stories & Haint Tales: A Collection of Memories & Commentaries from the Mountains of Appalachia

by Appalachian Magazine

Appalachian Magazine presents “Mountain Superstitions, Ghost Stories & Haint A Collection of Memories & Commentaries from the Mountains of Appalachia” Containing over one hundred fascinating accounts and commentaries of dark mountain magic, superstitions and haints, these tales range from the bizarre to downright spine tingling. Specializing in taking readers on a timeless journey through the Central Appalachian Mountains, Appalachian Magazine’s latest publication explores not only the ghost stories of days gone by, but seeks to explain the backstories of how beliefs in mystical mountain witches, fairies, and old fashioned haints developed and thrived for generations. The book also explores the role mountain religion played in countering these beliefs, as well as perpetuating these very same teachings.Launched by Appalachian natives Jeremy and Allison Farley, the magazine has been a labor of love for the couple and readers can expect the same high level of quality and admiration for Appalachia in this publication as is presented in every article published by the publication.Appalachian Magazine’s “Mountain Superstitions, Ghost Stories & Haint Tales” is the latest in a series of printed publications aimed at highlighting the history and life of the mountains of home.

Genres: Nonfiction, Paranormal, Folklore

117 pages, Paperback

Published October 8, 2018

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can trace my lineage back to Appalachia on my maternal side. My ancestors on that side hung out in the southwestern part of Virginia and just across the border into West Virginia. A few wandered over into Tennessee, but the majority stayed in the hills and hollers. So many of the things I read I can remember my mother telling me about especially the superstitions. As I was reading I'm going yep, I know that one, and that one, oh and yep that one I know as well. I remember spending time in my 20's with my aunt who lived in Saltville, VA. It is one of my most favorite places to visit. We used to sit in her kitchen while she and my uncle told stories about the area. I learned so much about the area and my ancestors sitting at that kitchen table for hours on end. If you are interested in mountain culture, the paranormal, and old tales this is the book to read.

[Storm The Gremlin Child -Hiatus- · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF 15%

Idk just never peaked my interest. I love the Appalachian mountains but this book had research back into the 1800s-1900s. I feel like better research could of been done today and I can get better information online then what I did in this book.

May I add the amount of christianity in this book made me a little uncomfortable due to religious trauma.

[J.M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Appalachian Magazine's Mountain Superstitions, Ghost Stories & Haint Tales is a slim book with a bunch of tales that are a mix of old stories from newspaper articles and stories heard from family members and friends.

[Michael · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poorly written and spotty documentation. Interesting, but by no means comprehensive.

[Roger O · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting folklore