Legends & Lore of East Tennessee Contributor(s): Simmons, Shane S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467136387 ISBN-13: 9781467136389 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $21.59 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
Dewey: 976.8 |
Series: American Legends |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Tennessee - Cultural Region - Appalachians |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Author Shane Simmons explores tales of bravery, lore and bizarre customs within the East Tennessee region. The mountains of East Tennessee are chock full of unique folklore passed down through generations. Locals spin age-old yarns of |
Contributor Bio(s): Simmons, Shane S.: - Shane Simmons is a lifelong resident of the Appalachian Mountains. He is a founder of the Appalachian Project (TAP), a multimedia group created to preserve the heritage of the central and southern Appalachians. In addition to East Tennessee folklore, his areas of interest include the history of the coal mining industry in central Appalachia, the Civil War in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia and Appalachian cultural history. |