Legends of Old Wilmington & Cape Fear
Title | Legends of Old Wilmington & Cape Fear PDF eBook |
Author | John Hirchak |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 180 |
Release | 2014-10-21 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1625849966 |
Situated on the banks of the Cape Fear River, Wilmington is awash in unusual tales and legends. A prevalent pirate hideaway, the area harbored the infamous Blackbeard and the cunning Calico Jack Rackham. Since its initial settlement, the region has witnessed an abundance of fantastical lore, including passionately fought duels, explosive train wrecks, Revolutionary and Civil War heroes and some legends that are said to take the form of apparitions. At the local Cape Fear Wine & Beer pub, the ghost of a fallen redcoat can't seem to get enough of a frothy porter brewed from yeast salvaged from an early nineteenth-century shipwreck. Wonder at these and other fascinating and strange tales as local author John Hirchak reveals the legendary history of Wilmington and Cape Fear.
Curious Tales from Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear River
Title | Curious Tales from Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear River PDF eBook |
Author | Chris E. Fonvielle (Jr.) |
Publisher | NC Starburst Press |
Pages | 103 |
Release | 2021 |
Genre | New Hanover County (N.C.) |
ISBN | 9780998411583 |
"In Curious Tales From Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear: The Truth Behind the Legends, Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Department of History at UNC Wilmington, explores five famous urban legends with the skills of a professional historian. The stories have been told and retold for many years, in one case more than 200 years, but what is the truth behind them? What really happened and what do the legends reveal?"--.
Haunted Wilmington-- and the Cape Fear Coast
Title | Haunted Wilmington-- and the Cape Fear Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Brooks Newton Preik |
Publisher | John F. Blair, Publisher |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Ghosts |
ISBN | 9780963596734 |
These tales of the supernatural are an intrinsic part of the rich folklore of the coastal area, and they have been written with as much attention to authenticity and historical accuracy as possible.
More Curious Tales from Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear
Title | More Curious Tales from Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear PDF eBook |
Author | Chris E. Fonvielle |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022 |
Genre | Cape Fear River Valley (N.C.) |
ISBN | 9781737823025 |
"In More Curious Tales From Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear: The Truth Behind the Legends, Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Department of History at UNC Wilmington, explores famous urban legends with the skills of a professional historian"--.
Ghosts of Old Wilmington
Title | Ghosts of Old Wilmington PDF eBook |
Author | John Hirchak |
Publisher | History Press (SC) |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781596291508 |
As one of America's most haunted cities, Wilmington and its many ghosts make the Cape Fear region of North Carolina truly worthy of its name. With wit and style, ghostlore expert John Hirchak leads readers on a journey down Wilmington's back alleys and docksides, urging them to listen to the lingering whispers of generations long dead.
Tales and Traditions of the Lower Cape Fear, 1661-1896
Title | Tales and Traditions of the Lower Cape Fear, 1661-1896 PDF eBook |
Author | James Sprunt |
Publisher | |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 1896 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
Cape Fear Rising
Title | Cape Fear Rising PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Gerard |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9781949467024 |
When black citizens win elected offices in 1898 Wilmington, NC, white citizens stage a coup. Based on real events. Twenty-fifth anniversary edition.