Hidden deep in the ridges and hollers of Appalachia are stories few have heard-and even fewer can explain.
From mysterious disappearances to enduring folk legends, from strange landmarks to forgotten communities,
Appalachian Curiosities
uncovers the fascinating, eerie, and little-known tales that shaped one of America's most storied regions.
Blending history, folklore, and the strange-but-true, author Laura Wright brings readers face-to-face with the legends that continue to haunt the mountains. Meet the settlers who vanished without a trace. Discover the ancient rituals whispered about in isolated valleys. Explore the places where history, myth, and mystery blur together-and the past never really stays buried.
Perfect for lovers of regional history, folk tales, and the uncanny side of Americana,
invites you to step off the beaten path-and into the forgotten corners of the mountains.
The stories are real. The mysteries are waiting.