Project Gutenberg 2004-12-14 Public domain in the USA. 88 Skinner, Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) 1852 1907 Skinner, Charles Montgomery Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 05 : Lights and shadows of the South Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by David Widger "Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 05: Lights and Shadows of the South" by Charles M. Skinner is a collection of folkloric tales and ghost stories centered around the Southern United States, likely written during the late 19th century. This work encapsulates the rich oral traditions and mythologies of the region, showcasing a variety of narratives that reflect both the peculiarities of Southern culture and the supernatural beliefs of its people. The stories often blend elements of tragedy, romance, and the supernatural, revealing the profound connections between the land and its history. The book features a diverse array of tales, such as the heart-wrenching swim of a young woman at Indian Head, who defies the odds to save her lover, and the ghostly moans of the "Three Sisters" rocks that foreshadow impending death. Other notable stories include the tale of the vengeful Accabee chief and his tragic love, and the hunter Kedar’s fateful encounter with a ghostly deer. Each story weaves together themes of love, loss, and the restless spirits of the past, highlighting the enduring influence of folk beliefs in shaping Southern identity. The vivid storytelling invites readers to explore the depths of human emotion and the mysteries of the unknown, making it an engaging collection for those interested in mythology, history, or Southern culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Folklore -- United States GR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American 83785 83727 2024-10-03T09:56:41.017329 2023-10-03T08:56:35.723896 text/html text/html 83778 83720 2024-10-03T09:56:41.238334 2023-10-03T08:56:35.861880 text/html text/html 145822 2024-10-03T09:56:47.865301 application/epub+zip 144229 2024-10-03T09:56:45.224318 application/epub+zip 87744 2024-10-03T09:56:43.882331 application/epub+zip 366738 2024-10-03T09:56:49.786326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349990 2024-10-03T09:56:47.016307 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106691 2022-09-03T12:39:40.668358 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 73178 73171 2024-10-03T09:56:40.771528 2023-10-03T08:56:35.570886 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 72916 2020-12-29T21:41:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29726 2020-12-29T21:41:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18918 2024-10-03T09:56:49.908282 application/rdf+xml 25942 2024-10-03T09:56:44.443311 image/jpeg 4870 2024-10-03T09:56:44.160327 image/jpeg 143975 2024-10-03T09:56:41.246348 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia