Outer Banks mysteries & seaside stories / Charles H. Whedbee ; [illustrations by Mara H. Bagnal].
Whedbee's collections of legends and folklore have become regional classics. The continuing popularity of these books stems from the author's intimate knowledge of the places, people, and events of which he writes. He gathers the mysteries, tales, legends, and lore that have been handed down for generations on the North Carolina coast and recounts them with a sensitivity for tradition that makes him a master at what he does. For decades, the folk tales of Charles Harry Whedbee have been available wherever you care to look on the Outer Banks. Their popularity has transcended Whedbee's loyal readership among North Carolinians and visitors from the Northeast and the Midwest. Charles Harry Whedbee was an elected judge in his native Greenville, North Carolina, for thirty-plus years, but his favorite place was the Outer Banks, Nags Head in particular. Whedbee was the author of five folklore collections. He died in 1990.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780895870063
- ISBN: 0895870061
- Physical Description: 133 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
- Publisher: Winston-Salem, NC : John F. Blair, Publisher, [1978].
- Copyright: ©1978
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The Indian gallows -- The gray man of Hatteras -- The affair at Brownrigg Mill -- The little white cloud -- The dram tree -- Currituck Jack -- The legend of old buck -- The beckoning hands -- The Jobellflower -- Rodanthe's drum of old Christmas -- The Core Point ghosts -- The mysterious Maco lights -- The legend of Mattamuskeet Lake -- The fountain of mercy -- The queen of the sounds.
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- Folklore > North Carolina > Outer Banks.
Legends > North Carolina > Outer Banks.
Outer Banks (N.C.) > History > Miscellanea. - Genre:
- Folk tales.
Trivia and miscellanea.
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- 93 of 97 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Brown Library System.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George H. & Laura E. Brown Library | 975.6 Whe (Text) | 30308100543231 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| George H. & Laura E. Brown Library | CR Whe 975.6 Whe (Text) | 30308100706853 | North Carolina Room Adult Reference | Available | - |
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Whedbee's collections of legends and folklore have become regional classics. The continuing popularity of these books stems from the author's intimate knowledge of the places, people, and events of which he writes. He gathers the mysteries, tales, legends, and lore that have been handed down for generations on the North Carolina coast and recounts them with a sensitivity for tradition that makes him a master at what he does. For decades, the folk tales of Charles Harry Whedbee have been available wherever you care to look on the Outer Banks. Their popularity has transcended Whedbee's loyal readership among North Carolinians and visitors from the Northeast and the Midwest. Charles Harry Whedbee was an elected judge in his native Greenville, North Carolina, for thirty-plus years, but his favorite place was the Outer Banks, Nags Head in particular. Whedbee was the author of five folklore collections. He died in 1990.
