Ozark Tales and Superstitions

By Phillip W. Steele

Book Overview

A celebration of authentic Ozark lore with twenty-six tales from Native American legends to stories of outlaws, treasure, and the supernatural.

The dramatic history and breathtaking landscape of the Ozarks have fostered a diverse and compelling tradition of storytelling. In Ozark Tales and Superstitions, Western author and historian Phillip Steele collects twenty-six stories that preserve and showcase the rich lore of this region.

Here are tales of the supernatural including "Lady of the Valley" and "Monster of Peter Bottom Cave," Indian legends such as "Legend of the War Eagle" and "Legend of Virgin's Bluff," treasure tales, outlaw stories, nature lore, plus a collection of superstitions, moon signs, weather signs, and regional cures and remedies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882894048
• ISBN13: 9780882894041
• Release Date: May 1983
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

Ozark Tales and superstitions

WOW This book was great. I am into the superstitions and I really enjoyed this book.. I live in Baxter Springs Kansas which is only 10 miles from the "ozarks" and I enjoy hearing about all of the awesome tales. I highly recomend this book to anyone who is superstitious