Mysterious South Carolina

Mysterious South Carolina
Author: Sherman Carmichael
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2019
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467142107

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Master storyteller Sherman Carmichael is back with another collection of the weird, strange and mysterious in the Palmetto State. Read about the return of the infamous Lizard Man. Learn why the ghost of Francis Marion regularly appears at a church cemetery for a rendezvous. Discover the Sea Pines Shell Ring and learn of its Native American origin. Walk the halls of the old South Carolina Lunatic Asylum and hear the moans of former patients. Join Carmichael as he contemplates these stories and many more from the dark side of South Carolina.

Unexplained South Carolina

Unexplained South Carolina
Author: Sherman Carmichael
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2022-01-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439674221

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The Palmetto State is home to many strange and unexplained events. The Gray Man of 2018 is Pawleys Island's most historic ghost. He has been seen walking the beaches before hurricanes. The tiny town of Hilda hears the mournful wail of a ghost train. The Bowery, Myrtle Beach's most legendary bar, hosts the spectral singing of Barman Joe. A ninety-two-foot crop circle appeared in the small town of McBee in 1994. And there's a host of Bigfoot sightings in the state. Sherman Carmichael delves into the mysterious side of South Carolina.

Myths and Mysteries of South Carolina

Myths and Mysteries of South Carolina
Author: Rachel Haynie
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0762767669

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Part of our new and growing Mysteries and Legends series, Mysteries and Legends of South Carolina explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in South Carolina's history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in South Carolina history.

Mysterious Tales of Coastal North Carolina

Mysterious Tales of Coastal North Carolina
Author: Sherman Carmichael
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1625859627

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Master storyteller Sherman Carmichael ventures into the Tar Heel State to deliver strange and mysterious tales along the coast. Read about shipwrecks such as that of the SS Liberator, which still sits at the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Diamond Shoals, and legendary storms like the 1911 Water Spouts, which were described as tornadoes spinning wildly atop the ocean. Find out why the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is said to be haunted by a large black cat. Learn about the origins of Boo Hag, a fiendish creature that sucks the life out of her victims as they sleep at night--a tale that originates from the rich Gullah culture of the Carolinas. Join Carmichael as he contemplates these stories and more from the mysterious side of North Carolina's beloved coastal counties.

Strange South Carolina

Strange South Carolina
Author: Sherman Carmichael
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2015-11-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1625856040

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South Carolina is well known for beaches, barbecue and palmetto trees, but plenty of mystery lies behind the idyllic façade. Some residents once claimed to be tormented by a creature that was part lizard and part man. South of the Border is one of the more famous and unique tourist attractions in the state--complete with a giant sombrero. Lynches River is the only river in the nation that crosses under the same bridge three times. Peachtree Rock Heritage Preservation in Lexington County is home to one of the most unusual natural formations in the United States. Author Sherman Carmichael details these and more in a collection of stories that can be found only in the Palmetto State.

Mysterious Tales of Western North Carolina

Mysterious Tales of Western North Carolina
Author: Sherman Carmichael
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2020-09-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439671265

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These dark hills and hollers hold endless secret wonders. UFO sightings join mysterious booming noises and the famous Brown Mountain Lights in lists of unexplained phenomena. Ghosts abound from Biltmore to Grandfather Mountain. Learn about the Phantom Rider of the Confederacy and all the spots where the devil is said to have set foot on Tar Heel soil. Sightings of Bigfoot join the legend of the Wampus Cat in tales told around the fire at night. Master storyteller Sherman Carmichael explores the lore of the mountains.

Unexplained South Carolina

Unexplained South Carolina
Author: Sherman Carmichael
Publisher: History Press
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2022-01-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781540250810

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The Palmetto State is home to many strange and unexplained events. The Gray Man of 2018 is Pawleys Island's most historic ghost. He has been seen walking the beaches before hurricanes. The tiny town of Hilda hears the mournful wail of a ghost train. The Bowery, Myrtle Beach's most legendary bar, hosts the spectral singing of Barman Joe. A ninety-two-foot crop circle appeared in the small town of McBee in 1994. And there's a host of Bigfoot sightings in the state. Sherman Carmichael delves into the mysterious side of South Carolina.

The South Carolina Hot Air Balloon Mystery

The South Carolina Hot Air Balloon Mystery
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
Total Pages: 70
Release: 1994
Genre: Questions and answers
ISBN: 0793326788

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South Carolina Myths and Legends

South Carolina Myths and Legends
Author: Rachel Haynie
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1493015915

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Part of our ever-popular Legends of America series, South Carolina Myths and Legends explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in South Carolina's history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in South Carolina history.

Legends and Lore of South Carolina

Legends and Lore of South Carolina
Author: Sherman Carmichael
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 1614236224

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This new collection of eighty strange and unusual South Carolina legends is rooted in the state's deep history. Some originated centuries ago, such as the Agnes of Glasgow story in Camden and that of the ghostly dwarf jester Gauche, said to haunt a Beaufort mansion. Certain places hold secrets from different eras, including White Wolf Road in Blacksburg and the state's numerous historic cemeteries like the one at Salem Black River Church in Mayesville. These pages also contain simple explanations for local lore, like the Gullah tradition behind blue bottle trees that still decorate Carolina gardens today. These and many more crowd-pleasing yarns can be found in this volume from the desk of master storyteller, author and researcher Sherman Carmichael.