Project Gutenberg 2004-12-14 Public domain in the USA. 120 Skinner, Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) 1852 1907 Skinner, Charles Montgomery Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 05 : Lights and shadows of the South Produced by David Widger "Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 05: Lights and Shadows of the South" by Charles M. Skinner is a collection of folkloric tales and ghost stories centered around the Southern United States, likely written during the late 19th century. This work encapsulates the rich oral traditions and mythologies of the region, showcasing a variety of narratives that reflect both the peculiarities of Southern culture and the supernatural beliefs of its people. The stories often blend elements of tragedy, romance, and the supernatural, revealing the profound connections between the land and its history. The book features a diverse array of tales, such as the heart-wrenching swim of a young woman at Indian Head, who defies the odds to save her lover, and the ghostly moans of the "Three Sisters" rocks that foreshadow impending death. Other notable stories include the tale of the vengeful Accabee chief and his tragic love, and the hunter Kedar’s fateful encounter with a ghostly deer. Each story weaves together themes of love, loss, and the restless spirits of the past, highlighting the enduring influence of folk beliefs in shaping Southern identity. The vivid storytelling invites readers to explore the depths of human emotion and the mysteries of the unknown, making it an engaging collection for those interested in mythology, history, or Southern culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Folklore -- United States GR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: American Literature 83957 2025-07-03T08:14:28.499354 text/html 83778 2025-01-09T23:46:28.588404 text/html 145900 2025-07-03T08:14:34.293308 application/epub+zip 144227 2025-07-03T08:14:31.920314 application/epub+zip 87741 2025-07-03T08:14:30.746333 application/epub+zip 366708 2025-07-03T08:14:36.037298 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349990 2025-07-03T08:14:33.529369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106691 2022-09-03T12:39:40.668358 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 73178 2025-07-03T08:14:28.284413 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72916 2020-12-29T21:41:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17369 2025-07-03T08:14:36.153347 application/rdf+xml 25942 2025-07-03T08:14:31.242318 image/jpeg 4870 2025-07-03T08:14:30.992359 image/jpeg 29726 2020-12-29T21:41:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 144042 2025-07-03T08:14:28.507363 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia