Legends & Lore of Southwest Virginia

Explore the traditional tales of the hills and hollers of southwestern Virginia. From the infamous Black Sisters of Christiansburg to the ghost of the famed Barter Theatre in Abingdon, the region is filled with stories that have haunted residents for decades. The Woodbooger, a local Bigfoot, is said to roam the mountainsides which are also home to many eccentric and inspiring legendary characters, including Molly Tynes, Reverend Robert Sheffey, Napoleon Hill and Cedar Creek Charlie. Authors Melody West and Shane Simmons uncover tales of unique people and places that have seldom been told.

Author: Shane S. Simmons, Melody Blackwell-West
Publisher: History Press
Published: 10/23/2023
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.70h x 6.20w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781467155045
ISBN10: 1467155047
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | South (AL,AR,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,
- Social Science | Folklore & Mythology