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Forgotten Tales of Alabama

Author : Kelly Kazek

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 136 pages

File Size : 22,52 MB

Release : 2010-09-29

Category : Photography

ISBN : 1614236356

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Alabama tales that have existed only in rumor, legend and lore are uncovered in this volume of strange, funny, far-fetched, unique and gripping stories from Muscle Shoals to Mobile. From Muscle Shoals to Montgomery to Mobile, there's just no place quite like Alabama. Take a journey off the beaten path through the Cotton State with author Kelly Kazek as she uncovers the stories that make Alabama one of a kind. Kazek, a longtime Alabama resident, unearths tales that have existed only in rumor, anecdote, legend and lore. This collection is packed with little-known stories of strange sites, like the world's largest Nehi bottle; curious critters, like the first monkey in space; and colorful characters, such as the outlaw Tom Clark. Whether funny, far-fetched, gripping or grisly, Forgotten Tales of Alabama is filled with stories you won't soon forget.



Alabama Lore: The Choccolocco Monster, Huggin' Molly, the Lost Town of Cottonport and Other Mysterious Tales

Author : Wil Elrick

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 12,37 MB

Release : 2018

Category : History

ISBN : 1467138010

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Alabama is a weird and wonderful place with a colorful history steeped in folk tales passed from generation to generation. Mysterious 1989 UFO sightings brought more than 4,000 visitors to the tiny town of Fyffe, population 1,300. Legends of the Alabama White Thang--an elusive, hairy creature with a shrill shriek--persisted in the state for a century. Just outside Huntsville's historic Maple Hill Cemetery lies an eerie playground where the ghosts of departed children are rumored to play in the dead of night. After hundreds of unexplained sightings, the town of Evergreen declared itself the Bigfoot Capital of Alabama. Join author Wil Elrick as he explores the history behind some of the Cotton State's favorite tales.



Forgotten Tales of Tennessee

Author : Kelly Kazek

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 126 pages

File Size : 21,19 MB

Release : 2011-01-03

Category : History

ISBN : 1625841485

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Tennessee has never been a stranger to strangeness. Stories of the weird, wild, and wonderful abound in the Volunteer state. Join author and seasoned journalist Kelly Kazek as she tracks down the extraordinary stories that other history books overlook. Each section covers a different outlandish theme of Tennessee history colorful characters, strange sites, intriguing incidents, tombstone tales, odd occurrences, and curious creatures. Readers will discover the brilliant phenomenon of synchronized firefly flashes in the Smoky Mountain town of Elmont, take on the world's largest Moon Pie in Chattanooga and learn Tennessee's history of damaging earthquakes. From the humorous to the haunting, the madcap to the macabre, Forgotten Tales of Tennessee offers a collection as remarkable as the state itself.



Alabama Footprints Exploration

Author : Donna R. Causey

Publisher : CreateSpace

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 10,20 MB

Release : 2015-03-05

Category : History

ISBN : 9781503276000

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From the time of the discovery of America through the time of De Soto's daring expedition, restless, resolute, and adventurous men crossed oceans in pursuit of their destiny. From the story of the first Mardi Gras that took place in America through the American Revolution. Alabama Footprints relates lost and forgotten stories from Alabama's early days.



13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey

Author : Kathryn Tucker Windham

Publisher : University Alabama Press

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 23,91 MB

Release : 1969

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN :

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The first of six Jeffrey ghost story books centers on Jeffrey's favorite 13 ghostly tales set in Alabama.



Alabama Footprints Removal

Author : Donna R. Causey

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 33,72 MB

Release : 2016-11-09

Category :

ISBN : 9781537639765

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At their height, Native Americans encompassed most of the land in Southeast America. This book documents many of the treaties, enticement, and reasons they were forced to leave. Beginning with President Thomas Jefferson, excerpts of letters and transcriptions of speeches made by all parties are included. ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Removal includes the following stories Plan for Indian Removal Started With President Thomas Jefferson Intrigue and Murder After Treaty At Indian Springs President Adams And Governor In A Stand-off Gold Causes Expulsion Of The Cherokees Cherokee Chief Ross Became Homeless



Alabama Footprints - Settlement

Author : Donna R. Causey

Publisher : CreateSpace

Page : 136 pages

File Size : 40,27 MB

Release : 2015-06-03

Category :

ISBN : 9781514210239

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Before statehood, travelers to the future state of Alabama faced a formidable task as they threaded their way through the vast wilderness down paths of what was then mainly Native American land. Until 1806, rivers and Native American trails were the only means of communication in the Alabama region, but in that year Congress provided for the construction of the first two roads, the Natchez Trace and the Federal Road. Alabama Footprints: Settlement is a collection of lost and forgotten stories of the first surveyors, traders, and early settlements of what would become the future state of Alabama. Read about: A Russian princess settling in early Alabama How the early setters traveled to Alabama and the risks they took A ruse that saved immigrants lives while traveling through Native American Territory Alliances formed with the Native Americans How an independent republic, separate from the United States was almost formed in Alabama



Christmas Tales of Alabama

Author : Kelly Kazek

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 105 pages

File Size : 13,80 MB

Release : 2011-11-02

Category : Photography

ISBN : 1625842007

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It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially in Alabama. Celebrate the spirit of the season with these tales of Christmases past from the heart of Dixie. There is the story of Helen Keller's first Christmas memories in Tuscumbia, the tale of how Birmingham native Hugh Martin penned the classic tune "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," visions of all the impressive Christmas light displays throughout the state and much more. In a collection of tales that range from the heartwarming to the heartbreaking, Alabama author Kelly Kazek culls from over two hundred years of Christmas celebrations in the state and offers up a gift that no one will want to be without come Christmas morning.



Alabama Footprints

Author : Donna R. Causey

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,86 MB

Release : 2019

Category : Alabama

ISBN :

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A collection of lost & forgotten stories discussing immigration into Alabama Territory, early statehood, and forced removal of the Indigenous peoples. Treaties, legal acts, news clippings, and other documentation have been included with the stories.



ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Statehood

Author : Donna Causey

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 152 pages

File Size : 10,55 MB

Release : 2016-03-05

Category :

ISBN : 9781530087075

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Once Alabama was admitted as a state of the United States of America on December 4, 1819, a great wave of immigrants from other states and countries came by flat-boats, pack-horses, covered wagons and ships to become the first citizens of the state. ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Statehood presents the times and conditions they faced in lost & forgotten stories which include: Who Controlled And Organized The New State of Alabama? Tuscaloosa Had Three Other Names Chandelier Falls & Capitol Burns Alabama Throws Parties For General LaFayette Francis Scott Key Was Sent to Alabama To Solve Problems