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Tragedy at Devils Hollow: And Other Kentucky Ghost Stories

Tragedy at Devils Hollow: And Other Kentucky Ghost Stories
By Michael Paul Henson

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This is the first book of Kentucky ghost stories by acclaimed author Michael Paul Henson. He tells the bewildering tale of the tragedy at Devil’s Hollow in Kentucky. Henson has added a selection of other ghost stories and unexplained phenomena. The narratives contained in this volume are relatively unknown for two principal reasons—first, no one has previously taken the time to collect and compile them; second, these are stories generally limited to certain localities and have seldom been told outside the area of occurrence. While many stories may have been transmuted through the years of telling, the essence remains the same and the fascination and intrigue provoked by these tales of wonderment has not been diminished.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #858735 in Books
  • Published on: 2000-01-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 156 pages

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About the Author
Michael Paul Henson was a serious researcher, often traveling to the scene and talking with the people involved in the stories he investigated. Before his death in 1995, he authored 13 books and wrote hundreds of magazines and newspaper articles on treasure hunting, ghost chasing, history, and folklore.

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My Favorite Book. Ever.5
I read this book quite a while ago, and, god, it's great. There's just something about it. The stories are all supposedly true (i don't doubt it) and have a chilling feel about them. A very very good read. Probably best to read around fall, as the stories all...i dunno..."feel" like fall or october. What i mean is, none of the stories are about mass murderers with hooks for hands.but because of this, they're all the more unsettling.

GHOSTS IN KENTUCKY5
Michael Paul Henson was a legend among folklorists, and "Tragedy at Devil's Hollow" will ensure him a lasting place in Kentucky's libraries for generations to come. I originally bought this as a Christmas present for my Grandfather when it was first published in '84, and recently bought a new edition for myself and don't regret a penny. Henson's preface and introduction set just the right tone, and the stories themselves--all based in fact--are enlightening and entertaining. Divided into two sections, "Ghost Stories" and "Unexplained Phenomena," the tales range from the mildly creepy to inspirational or awe-inspiring to downright terrifying. The title story, "Tragedy at Devil's Hollow," is the most memorable, but there's not a dud in the whole book. If you are a Kentucky historian, a student of folklore, or somebody who just loves a good scary story, this book is a must-read.

Excellent!5
I love this complilation of Ghost Stories/Unexplained from around Kentucky. It really makes me want to get out and explore the areas around me now. It broke my heart to hear that Mr. Henson passed away in 96 (found out in "More Kentucky Ghosts"...another excellent read). When reading his first book I kept thinking that he lived in Kentucky with me and that I'd like to meet him someday. Now I see that won't be happening.......well maybe......you never know!