Hoover public library local historian jim phillips will bring ghoulish stories and tales for all ages to the hoover public library at 2 p. This tripline was created by jennifer anders and michelle wilson, school librarians in the jefferson county school district near birmingham, al. Written by nationally acclaimed folklorists kathryn tucker windham and margaret gillis figh, the book recounts alabamas thirteen most ghoulish and eerie ghost. In other words, they have been written down exactly as they were recorded in order to preserve the flavor of the oral performance. One of the bestknown and widely shared books about the south, thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey has haunted the imaginations of generations of delighted young readers. Folklorist kathryn tucker windham published a legendary work in 1969. His ghost is seen with the railroad spikes protruding from his body and a sledgehammer for a left hand. Haunted alabama is a community page for alabama authors who write on behalf of alabamas haunted history and legendary tales. Real ghost stories from alabama, united states page 1. The little girl, lucy, and her brother, brendan, were both excited, and lucy had taken. Yona williams if you get a chance to visit florence located in alabama, you will come close to a widerange of ghostly encounters and scary tales. This is a 1950s house that has its own ghost named jeffrey. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. As the late alabama storyteller kathryn tucker windham assured her listeners, tales of restless spirits are.
They also feature in early literature in works like the hebrew bible, the egyptian book of the dead and the odyssey and iliad of homer who describes a ghost vanishing as a vapour, gibbering and whining into the earth. He first made his presence known in october l966, and since then he has continued, at irregular and infrequent intervals, to clump down the hall, slam doors, rock in a chair, frighten the family cat now deceasedthrough no fault of jeffrey, move heavy pieces of furniture, cause electronic equipment to. Darynda jones goodreads author shelved 5 times as paranormalghost. It has a plot, one that can be pretty much followed if you are fredric hobbs. Written by nationally acclaimed folklorists kathryn tucker windham and margaret gillis figh, the book recounts alabamas thirteen most. The series first book was released in august 2010 and the latest in august 2014. Haunted alabama is a community page for alabama authors who write on behalf of alabama s haunted history and legendary tales. This list of books about ghosts is sponsored by tor books from cherie priest, author of the family plot and maplecroft, comes the toll, a tense, dark, and scary treat for. Allen book list fictiondb your guide to fiction books. There are several haunted places located throughout alabama. S12 e154 ghost nations satori hawes and cody ray debiens. Experience 8 haunting ghost stories that will leave you running scared.
Our videos include real paranormal activity caught on camera, scary ouija board videos, paranormal experiments, all from some of the most haunted locations in america and the world. Birmingham, alabama the ghost of a woman in white who passed away in the hotel has been seen on the ninth floor of the hotel. Paranormal romance books for children and teens the guardian. Exploring the haunted university of north alabama posted in. On in the december of 1975, the lutz family moved into their dream home, complete with a swimming pool, finished basement, and a boathouse. The ruby ringtrue ghost stories, art by jack sparling. S12 e153 al tyas, author of project rabbit hole s12 e152 andrew lake live at ram tail, part 2. Fortunately or unfortunately, there is only one fredric hobbs. Thirteen ghosts also known as ghosts and stylized as thiren ghosts is a 2001 supernatural horror film directed by steve beck. Kerrigan prescott whilst wearing his acting hat the blue one. Kathryn tucker windham house this is the private residence of alabamas storyteller. I have always heard ghost stories in my town and the surrounding areas in northern alabama.
As a final touch,they cut off his hand and attached the sledgehammer handle and all to the hand that was cut off. Jeffrey in the books title refers to a ghost that allegedly haunts windhams home. Windham went on to write six volumes of ghost tales that remain some of the most requested books in school libraries, teachers have said. May 04, 2020 san francisco, california, united states about blog we feature real ghost and paranormal videos, ghosts caught on tape, live ghost hunts and videos of the unexplained. One of the bestknown and widely shared books about the south, thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey has haunted the imaginations of generations of. Creepy alabama ghost story of a house haunted by a strange girl, and the ghostly scent of southern honeysuckle. The book was the first in a series of seven jeffrey books, most featuring ghost stories from a southern state. After old main burned in 1887, the chapel was used.
Ghost stories ebook by ron ripley 9781533789952 rakuten kobo. Meet these 10 ghosts from alabama and hear their bonechilling stories. The woman in black by susan hill, the haunting of hill house by shirley jackson, the turn of the screw by henry james, th. The article said, that the family was, approximately thirteen miles from their destination, when their seven year old child had awakened from a nightmare. Take a photo tour of real sites from alabama ghosts as beloved. Halloween is a day for ghost stories, but if youre a skeptic, dont fret. One of the bestknown and widely shared books about the south, thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey has haunted the imaginations of generations of delighted young readers since it was. Haunted north alabama by jessica penot the history press books. The alabama ghost story that will leave you absolutely baffled. It was the first of a number of books about southern ghosts, and it led to an acclaimed career as a storyteller on stages around the country. See more ideas about ghost stories, haunted places and alabama. Windham went on to write six volumes of ghost tales that remain some of the most requested books in.
None of the informants is a professional storyteller. The family moved in to the house six years ago, in october. After penning a cookbook, she coauthored alabama ghosts with margaret figh. Independent bookstore located in downtown mobile, al. We have created a page that list ghost related books state by state, sections of the country where they are located, by counties, and general ghost books. Thirteen ghosts their pasts ghost hunting theories. These are the most recent ghost sightings in alabama eufaula, alabama i have lived in eufaula for most of my life save for my early years in texas and have. See the complete the ghost series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Ghosts have come and ghosts have gone since the 1969 introduction of alabama ghosts and jeffrey, but thats the book thousands of. The jackal the jackal is the ghost of ryan kuhn, who was born in 1887 to a prostitute. Kathryn tucker windham 1918 2011 and folklore teacher margaret gillis figh published alabama ghosts and jeffrey in 1969. This is the first anthology of the authors own favorite ghost stories from the highly successful jeffrey series of books that began in 1969 with alabama ghosts and jeffrey.
Listed below are 10 locations in alabama that, according to several reports, are some of the most haunted places in alabama. Its purpose is to help students connect geography with kathryn tucker windhams first book about alabama ghosts alabama ghosts and jeffreypublished in 1969. After penning a cookbook, she coauthored alabama ghosts, which led to a series of six volumes of ghost tales that remain some of the most requested books in school libraries, teachers have said. Thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey by kathryn tucker windham. Broad street downtown paranormal activity sometimes happens here because of the history of the downtown district. It went on to explain, that the child and her family were traveling, from new york to alabama, on april 2, 1956. One of only three films made by the incredible frederic c. Ripleys believe it or not 1965 gold key comic books. Green eyestrue ghost stories, art by oscar novelle.
With halloween right around the corner, if you are looking for a great collection of ghost stories which a strong historical context alabama ghosts and jeffrey is a wonderful read. According to book scrollings rankings these are the best haunted house and ghost books of alltime. There they meet bobby squeakspeare, a descendent of the famouse writer, william squeakspeare. While some of these ghost stories are simply legends, others have been proven.
Take a photo tour of real sites from alabama ghosts. Sep 10, 2015 one of only three films made by the incredible frederic c. Maylene, alabama in 201220 there was a ghost little girl that would appear in my home in maylene on brantley lake road. Thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey university of alabama press. The day after christmas 1927, the alabama theatre opened to great fanfare. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. One of alabama author kathryn tucker windhams most read and beloved books, alabama ghosts and jeffrey, is being rereleased by the university of alabama press this week as a. The book contains thirteen ghost stories from the u.
According to the lineup, tuscaloosas drish house has officially been named the most haunted place in alabama. Alabama is known as the yellowhammer state and the heart of dixie. More alabama ghosts by windham, kathryn tucker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The ghost of a small dog is seen in the hallways of the.
One of the bestknown and widely shared books about the south, thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey has haunted the imaginations of generations of delighted young readers since it was first published in 1969. Digging deeply through the rich field of southern folklore, the authors have discovered. Ghost dusters mystery series sadie novak sees dead people at her job as a death scene cleanerupper. Nightclub janitor discovers a secret room, finds old magicians belongings, tries. See more ideas about alabama, haunted places and spooky places. Oct 31, 2014 halloween is a day for ghost stories, but if youre a skeptic, dont fret. Dec 15, 2011 ghosts are a part of ancient culture, as both superstition and belief. Will the spooky rooms and ghosts they find inside the mansion be friendlyor frightening. Commemorative edition by kathryn tucker windham, margaret gillis figh, et al.
Drish, who loved gambling and drinking, died in 1867 from falling down a stairway while drunk. Kathryn tucker windham 1918 2011 and folklore teacher margaret gillis figh published alabama ghosts and. Awardwinning husbandandwife folklorists randy russell and janet barnett have gone to the dogs. Moundville is a 1,000yearold indian village with 26 mounds. Alabama has played in six rose bowl games and has a record of 411. Moundville archaeological park moundville, alabama. Plenty of ghost stories is definitely on that list. Greens the ghost finders series is based on a secret organization of individuals which exists in carnacki institute and whose task is to do something about ghosts. Apparently one of the taverns earliest owners, eliza. Face at the windowstrue ghost stories, art by win mortimer. As the late alabama storyteller kathryn tucker windham assured her listeners, tales of restless spirits are for everybody. Lucas tavern in old alabama town is part of a group of historic buildings being preserved to provide a glimpse into alabamas past.
Aug 27, 2010 jessica penot, a huntsville resident, is a behavioral health therapist with an ms in clinical psychology. Hundreds of thousands of these books have been sold. These ghostly tales have historical significance in various places in the south and the author has such an engaging way of setting the mood and atmosphere of each. As an awardwinning fiction writer, ten of her short stories have been published in a variety or magazines and journals, and she has written a horror novel due out by the end of 2010. Alabamas ghost is the most linear work in hobbss brief weirdo filmography. One of the bestknown and widely shared books about the south, thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey has haunted the imaginations of generations of delighted young. The tales presented in this web site are transcriptions of oral narratives provided by residents of alabama. By that logic, alabama only makes sense if you and i pretend to understand it. There have been reports of many different types of paranormal activity here such as ghostly drums being heard throughout the night and lights coming from one of the larger mounds that resemble a pyramid. Written by nationally acclaimed folklorists kathryn tucker windham and margaret gillis figh, the book recounts alabama s thirteen most ghoulish and eerie ghost legends. Most have remained haunted for many years because the ghosts just cant seem to move on. A remake of the 1960 film ghosts by william castle, the film stars tony shalhoub, embeth davidtz, matthew lillard, shannon elizabeth, alec roberts, rah digga, and f.