Feb 14, 2018 and every elementary school library in rural alabama had a copy of alabama ghosts and jeffrey, by kathryn tucker windham. According to the lineup, tuscaloosas drish house has officially been named the most haunted place in alabama. The book contains thirteen ghost stories from the u. Thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey this ebook list for those who looking for to read thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey, you can read or download in pdf, epub or mobi. Oct 31, 2014 npr coverage of alabama ghosts and jeffrey by kathryn tucker windham, margaret gillis figh, dilcy windham hilley, and ben windham. Most have remained haunted for many years because the ghosts just cant seem to move on. Written by nationally acclaimed folklorists kathryn tucker windham and margaret gillis figh, the book recounts alabama s thirteen most.
A gardendale teacher has just put the finishing touches on his script for a musical based on kathryn tuckers windhams famous book, alabama ghosts and jeffrey. Ghosts have come and ghosts have gone since the 1969 introduction of alabama ghosts and jeffrey, but thats the book thousands of alabamians recall from their childhoods. We will ship it free anywhere in the united states. Written by nationally acclaimed folklorists kathryn tucker windham and margaret gillis figh, the book recounts alabamas thirteen most. Don garrett is a drama teacher at gardendale elementary school, and he said hes loved the book ever since he was a child. Oct 09, 2019 the whole backstage theatre will present spellbinding selections from alabama ghosts and jeffrey by alabama natives, kathryn tucker wyndham and margaret gillis figh. Oct 30, 2014 jeffrey himself inspired windham to research other haunting tales from across alabama, and together, with the help of coauthor margaret gillis figh, the most spinetingling thirteen stories are retold in the landmark collection, alabama ghosts and jeffrey. And every elementary school library in rural alabama had a copy of alabama ghosts and jeffrey, by kathryn tucker windham. With permission from the authors daughter who holds the performance rights, mrs.
Her book alabama ghosts and jeffrey was just the first of a halfdozen such books which followed. Haunted places abandoned places desert places paranormal stories haunted mansion ghost stories carlisle ghost towns historical sites. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, these stories delight children and adults. Listed below are 10 locations in alabama that, according to several reports, are some of the most haunted places in alabama. He first made his presence known in october l966, and since then he has continued, at irregular and. One of alabama author kathryn tucker windhams most read and beloved books, alabama ghosts and jeffrey, is being rereleased by the university of alabama press this week as a commemorative edition. Take a photo tour of real sites from alabama ghosts as beloved book is reissued what is it about those ghosts. The limited run of performances will be held in the duffmcdaniel black box theater on october 1819 at 7 p. A story titled death lights in the towers in alabama ghosts and jeffrey first published in 1969 by folklorists kathryn tucker windham and margaret gillis figh, made the. Huddling around the librarian and listening to this charming collection of local ghost stories was a right of passage during my youth.
The book was the first in a series of seven jeffrey books, most featuring ghost stories from a southern state. Oct 18, 2012 alabama ghosts and jeffrey not only tells the tale of its namesake ghost, but also focuses on other alabama ghosts and the places they haunt. Written by nationally acclaimed folklorists kathryn tucker windham and margaret gillis figh, the book recounts alabama s thirteen most ghoulish and eerie ghost legends. This title has been selected as a booksmith timeless classic, meaning it is among the best of the best for the last several decades. With halloween right around the corner, if you are looking for a great collection of ghost stories which a strong historical context alabama ghosts and jeffrey is a wonderful read. Jeffrey in the books title refers to a ghost that allegedly haunts windhams home. Mckelvy is so excited to be beginning a new book especially this book. Margaret gillis figh and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Written by folklorists kathryn tucker windham and margaret gillis figh, the book recounts alabamas most ghoulish and eerie ghost legends. Drish, who loved gambling and drinking, died in 1867 from falling down a stairway while drunk.
The book contains thirteen true ghost stories from the u. More alabama ghosts by windham, kathryn tucker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A forum on the ghosts of mobile at the university of south alabamas marx library on oct. These are not scary stories, but rather true tales of haunted places in alabama, stories reeking of lost romance and beautiful storytelling. So this halloween, pass a piece of alabama history on to the next generation by picking up a copy of alabama ghosts and jeffrey at alabama booksmith and other stores throughout the state. Commemorative edition by kathryn tucker windham, margaret gillis figh, et al. Take a photo tour of real sites from alabama ghosts as beloved.
Take a photo tour of real sites from alabama ghosts as. See more ideas about alabama, history and opelika alabama. Windham was a freelance writer, collected folklore. Apr 22, 2016 meet these 10 ghosts from alabama and hear their bonechilling stories. Thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey university of alabama press. Oct 31, 2014 and in her 1969 book alabama ghosts and jeffrey, which recently was reissued, you can also get acquainted with the ghost of the angry architect, the crying spirit at the well and the. Windham work featured ghost stories that have entertained many generations and that are still today a treasured part. Margaret gillis figh accounts of ghostly and spiritual happenings that are part of alabama s history. See more ideas about alabama, haunted places and spooky places. May some of ebooks not available on your country and only available for those who subscribe and depend to the source of library websites. He first made his presence known in october l966, and since then he has continued, at irregular and infrequent intervals, to clump down the hall, slam doors, rock in a chair, frighten the family cat now deceasedthrough no fault of jeffrey, move heavy pieces of furniture, cause electronic equipment to. This story is told in kathryn tucker windhams alabama ghosts and jeffrey jeffrey books book.
One of the most popular books ever published in the state, generations of alabama. Thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey by kathryn tucker windham. The ghost who haunts the house is said to be that of the original owner. These ghostly tales have historical significance in various places in the south and the author has such an engaging way of setting the mood and atmosphere of each. Jeffrey is the mischievous something that has headquarters in the windham home in selma. The book is intended for children so you wont find these stories to be even remotely scarybut rather true tales of haunted places in alabama. Thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey pdf download full. Oct 01, 2018 2300 17th st tuscaloosa, al 35401 205 7658023. Jeffrey was the resident apparition in the selma, alabama, home of nationallyknown folklorist kathryn tucker windham and the inspiration for windhams bestselling collection of macabre tales that reveal two hundred years of alabamas ghostly secrets, alabama ghosts and jeffrey. Meet these 10 ghosts from alabama and hear their bonechilling stories. Margaret gillis figh accounts of ghostly and spiritual happenings that are part of alabamas history. Such fun to read some of the ghost stories from state history. The book, originally published in 1969, features ghost stories, one of which is in demopolis and another in modernday pennington. Take a photo tour of real sites from alabama ghosts.
Sep, 2014 alabama ghosts and jeffrey a book entitled, alabama ghosts and jeffre y is a beloved volume widely read by both the young and old in the south. Other titles were jeffrey introduces more southern ghosts 1971, georgia ghosts and jeffrey 1973, mississippi ghosts and jeffrey 1974, tennessee ghosts and jeffrey 1976, and jeffreys latest. As a child growing up in florala, he discovered author kathryn tucker windhams thirteen alabama ghosts. Margaret gillis figh jeffrey is the mischievous something that has headquarters in the windham home in selma. One of the most popular books ever published in the state.
It was the first of a number of books about southern ghosts, and it led to an acclaimed career as a storyteller on stages around the country. Folklorist kathryn tucker windham published a legendary work in 1969. I first read kathryn tucker windhams alabama ghosts and jeffrey when i was, and heartily recommend it for readers looking for a book full of atmospheric tales. Even before he found out he was related to one of mobiles most famous ghosts, preston boyington was fascinated with stories of the spirit world. Red mountain theatre company presents alabama ghosts and jeffrey a haunting new musical based on kathryn tucker windhams beloved book october 2931, 2010 fridaysaturday, 7. Thirteen alabama ghosts is treasured as a part of southern folklore. Written by nationally acclaimed folklorists kathryn tucker windham and margaret gillis figh, the book recounts alabamas thirteen most ghoulish and eerie ghost. Kathryn tucker windham who wrote this book along with margaret gillis figh wrote for the selma timesjournal and was an acclaimed folklorist. There are several haunted places located throughout alabama.
This keepsake edition of the timeless bestseller alabama ghosts and jeffrey by folklorists kathryn tucker windham and margaret gillis figh reproduces in facsimile the original hardcove. Thirteen alabama ghosts was a fun prehalloween read and an interesting lesson in alabama history. This book was legendary among schoolchildren in alabama in the 70s and 80s. Ghosts have come and ghosts have gone since the 1969 introduction of alabama ghosts and jeffrey, but thats the book thousands of. Id like to visit some of the places in this book to see if the what a treasure kathryn tucker windham was.
Kathryn tucker windham wrote a series of books of true ghost stories, based on local folklore, beginning with alabama ghosts and jeffrey 1969. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. The story of the red lady is included in the book, alabama ghosts and jeffrey, which was written by huntingdon college alumna kathryn tucker windham and margaret gillis figh, a former huntingdon english professor. He plans to return to mobile to attend haunted places, haunted spaces. Face in the window a ghost story in carrollton, alabama. The jeffrey part refers to the friendly little ghost named jeffrey, who appeared in the windham house in selma, alabama years ago.
Mar 20, 20 slideshow of the world premiere of alabama ghosts and jeffrey a haunting new musical at red mountain theatre company. One of the states most bizarre stories of the supernatural, the tale of the face in a window of the old pickens county courthouse was immortalized by writer kathryn tucker windham in her popular book, alabama ghosts and jeffrey. Each story explain the background of the ghost and some of the hauntingly spooky happenings that have been reported. Kathryn tucker windham 1918 2011 and folklore teacher margaret gillis figh published alabama ghosts and jeffrey in 1969. Written by nationally acclaimed folklorists kathryn tucker windham and margaret gillis figh, the book recounts alabama s thirteen most ghoulish and eerie ghost. Thirteen alabama ghosts and jeffrey ebook by kathryn tucker. Oct 28, 2010 red mountain theatre company presents alabama ghosts and jeffrey a haunting new musical based on kathryn tucker windhams beloved book october 2931, 2010 fridaysaturday, 7.
A forum on the ghosts of mobile at the university of south alabama s marx library on thursday, oct. First released in 1963, the book became an instant classic. Kathryn tucker windham june 2, 1918 june 12, 2011 was an american storyteller, author, photographer, folklorist, and journalist. Windhams first book included the story of john parkman, a prominent selma banker who died under mysterious circumstances in 1867. And in her 1969 book alabama ghosts and jeffrey, which recently was reissued, you can also get acquainted with the ghost of the angry architect, the.