Appalachian Curiosities

The Appalachian Mountains hold more than just breathtaking landscapes-they guard secrets, scandals, and shadows that most history books refuse to tell.

Dr. Jay was once a respected North Carolina physician, but when addiction overtook him, his descent into darkness led to one of the most heinous massacres in state history. In Virginia, wealthy mining magnate Edward Wentz vanished in 1903. His body surfaced a year later, but the circumstances surrounding his death remain as baffling today as they were then.

Some say Virginia's Black Mountain is the Appalachian Bermuda Triangle, a place where people disappear without explanation, eerie lights dance in the night, and strange forces seem to toy with those who dare to trespass. In Kentucky, one establishment is rumored to house a "Portal to Hell"- a legend whispered in darkened corners for generations. But is there truth behind the tale?

Appalachian Curiosities is a copious compendium of creatures, characters, and conundrums-a collection of forgotten folklore, unsolved mysteries, and extraordinary tales that prove history is often stranger than fiction. Lavishly illustrated with rare vintage artwork from the author's personal collection, this volume offers a glimpse into the strange, the sinister, and the unexplained lurking within the shadows of the Appalachian past.

Step inside-if you dare.