Southern Gothic - Stories from a Place Called Dixie - Paperback

by Elizabeth Carpenter Piechocinski (Author)

Southern Gothic is a compilation of intriguing tales from the South that include mystery, suspense, ghosts, murder, and along with all that, an idealistic view of life. You will also find the inclusion of a little tongue-in-cheek humor as well. In addition, these tales are based in fact, making them all the more interesting. In the pages of Southern Gothic, Stories From a Place Called Dixie, you'll find the delightful tales of... - Miss Tillie, a rather delicate looking, well-to-do lady who roamed the town day and night, but was also a confirmed kleptomaniac! - A faithful dog, Boss, who served his beloved tugboat captain, giving up his life to be with his master until the very end. - The strange tale of "Spaghetti," a mummified Italian man who was kept in a case at the local funeral home a block from the school, much to the squeamish delight of the local children. - The story of the heroic efforts of the Savannah Ladies Gunboat Association who endeavored to raise money to build ironclads for the Confederacy. And many, many more interesting tales in this collection of stories from the South!