13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey (Jeffrey Books) [Paperback]

Kathryn Tucker Windham (Author), Margaret Gillis Figh (Author)

Book Description

Series: Jeffrey Books | Publication Date: August 30, 1987

Jeffrey is the mischievous "something" that has headquarters in the Windham home in Selma, Alabama. He first made his presence known in October 1966, 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 deceased, through no fault of Jeffrey), move heavy pieces of furniture, cause electronic equipment to malfunction, and hide objects. He frequently accompanies Mrs. Windham on her travels, and tales of Jeffrey's antics are widely recounted.


 

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About the Author

Kathryn Tucker Windham (d. 2011) grew up in Thomasville, Alabama, the youngest child in a large family of storytellers. A Selma resident, Mrs. Windham was a freelance writer, collected folklore, and photographed the changing scenes of her native South. She was a nationally recognized storyteller and a frequent commentator on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered."

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: University Alabama Press (August 30, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817303766
• ISBN-13: 978-0817303761
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long Lasting Impression, September 15, 2000

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jenlynson (Sarasota, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey (Jeffrey Books) (Paperback)

I first read 13 Alabama Ghosts as a elementary school student in Alabama. In the twenty years since then, I have re-read it numerous times. The stories stay with you and provide an interesting and alternative look at Alabama's history. Since the stories involve local ghosts or haunted places, it is possible to visit these locations yourself, which makes the book all the more interesting. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in ghosts and Alabama history.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kudos to Kathryn Tucker Wyndham, July 4, 2002

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O Wisejuan (Nowhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey (Jeffrey Books) (Paperback)

These books were a delightful part of my childhood, I grew up in southeast Alabama and visited many of the haunted sights (the hole that wouldn't stay filled, the grave of the dancing ghost, Huntington College, et al). I recall attending a "storytelling" by Mrs. Wyndham in the 1970's, never was it more fun to be so scared!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey, October 20, 2005

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Wynn Beez "Dar" (Florence, AL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey (Jeffrey Books) (Paperback)

As a child in Alabama I read all of Kathryn Windham's books. Thirteen Alabama Ghosts is a wonderful book told by a great storyteller and historian. The locations of the stories in the books are easy to find and may be visited by anyone wishing to visit. Kathryn Windham came to the college I attended in 1984 and spoke to each individual English Literature classes. She told her stories with such insight. Even though most of us already knew them, we were spellbound by her delivery. She is truly a master in the art of literature. She is a bit eccentric but very approachable, friendly, appreciative and outgoing. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.