Ghosts of the Carolinas - by Nancy Roberts (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Her stories were always rooted in history, which earned her a certificate of commendation from the American Association of State and Local History for her books on the Carolinas and Appalachia.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Nancy Roberts has often been described to as the First Lady of American Folklore and the title is well deserved. Throughout her decades-long career, Roberts documented supernatural experiences and interviewed hundreds of people about their recollections of encounters with the supernatural.</p><p>This nationally renowned writer began her undertaking in this ghostly realm as a freelance writer for the <i>Charlotte Observer</i>. Encouraged by Carl Sandburg, who enjoyed her stories and articles, Roberts wrote her first book in 1958. Aptly called a custodian of the twilight zone by <i>Southern Living</i> magazine, Roberts based her suspenseful stories on interviews and her rich knowledge of American folklore. Her stories were always rooted in history, which earned her a certificate of commendation from the American Association of State and Local History for her books on the Carolinas and Appalachia.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Just about everybody likes a good ghost story. And ghost hunter/author Nancy Roberts... has put together as shivery a selection of other worldly tales as you're likely to find anywhere.... And whether you believe in ghosts or not, these tales are guaranteed to give you a chill, especially before you go into a dark room alone.</p>-- "Southern Living"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Nancy Roberts (1924-2008) was a popular Southern writer who frequently lectured on folklore and creative writing. She is the author of more than twenty books that together have sold more than a million copies. Roberts earned a degree in comparative literature from the University of North Carolina.</p>
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