Synopsis
A Confederate soldier forever lost at Cumberland Gap, the wispy woman of Roanoke College and the spectral horse that runs the streets of Abingdon are among the restless spirits of southwestern Virginia. Join local author Joe Tennis as he takes readers on both sides of the Blue Ridge to explore the ghostly tales of Appalachia and the Crooked Road. Peer over the rim of the New Castle Murder Hole, dive into the mysteries of Mountain Lake and wander among the lost graves of Wise County to discover the haunted lore of Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands.This book bridges the Blue Ridge Parkway and follows the entire length of the Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. It explores a couple dozen counties, with tales of towns called Fincastle and Saltville tucked away in Virginia's scenic southwestern corner. Each chapter is based on a blend of folk legends, longtime traditions, historical research and firsthand accounts.A bibliography is included, along with a map and 45 photographs.
About the Author
Joe Tennis, a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a longtime collector of history and folklore of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Highlands. A Radford University graduate, Joe has contributed articles and photos to Blue Ridge Country, Bristol Herald Courier, the Roanoke Times, the Virginian-Pilot, Kingsport Times-News and Appalachian Voice. He has also written for Virginia Living. The author’s other books include Beach to Bluegrass, Southwest Virginia Crossroads, Sullivan County Tennessee and The Marble and Other Ghost Tales of Tennessee and Virginia
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