The Haunted South - Where Ghosts Still Roam

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.

About the author

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Nancy Roberts
• Publisher: The University of South Carolina Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2019
• EAN: 9781643360430
• ISBN: 978-1-64336-043-0
• No. of pages: 88
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 224 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 113 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Fiction > Suspense > Horror