The Flaming Ship of Ocracoke and Other Tales of the Outer Banks
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Book Overview
Every September, on the first night of the new moon, there are those who vow they see a flaming ship sail three times past the coast of Ocracoke. No matter the direction or velocity of the wind, this fiery vessel moves swiftly toward the northeast, they say, always accompanied by an eerie wailing sound. The story of this ship is but one of the colorful legends intrinsic to the charm of North Carolina's historic coastland. From the northern tip of the Outer Banks to the lower end of the sweeping shoreline, there are stories to be found . . . and to be told with gusto, or awe, or sometimes with horror. Charles Harry Whedbee was an elected judge in his native Greenville, North Carolina, for thirty-plus years, but his favorite place was the Outer Banks, Nags Head in particular. Whedbee was the author of five folklore collections. He died in 1990. For decades, the folk tales of Charles Harry Whedbee have been available wherever you care to look on the Outer Banks. Their popularity has transcended Whedbee's loyal readership among North Carolinians and visitors from the Northeast and the Midwest.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0910244618
ISBN13:9780910244619
Release Date:January 1971
Publisher:Blair
Length:153 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.3" x 7.8"
Customer Reviews
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Great Folklore Tales
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
My husband and I love the Outer Banks and have really enjoyed all of the books by Mr. Whedbee. While we do enjoy the stories, we are also learning a lot about the history of the area, and it is fascinating. These stories are good for all ages.
An Excellent Storyteller
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Charles Harry Whedbee captures the attention of the reader in the very beginning of this book as any good storyteller can. From swashbuckling pirate tales of Blackbeard on Ocracoke Island to stories of lost loves or any Native American tales and legends on the Outer Banks, Mr. Whedbee does a spectacular job of pulling you out of the present day and time to the time of the story. It is my recommendation that if you love legends and ghost stories, you should get this book!
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