The Flaming Ship of Ocracoke and Other Tales of the Outer Banks [Hardcover]

Charles Harry Whedbee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1971

Hardcover with dust jacket. Charles Harry Whedbee, Author. Pictorial on the glossy dust jacket of a flaming ship on the ocean. John F. Blair, Publisher. Total 153 pages. Contains black and white illustrations. Originally sold for $14.95. The name/address of previous owner has been whited out on the front inside endpage. No other markings in the book. Illustrated by Virginia Ingram. Eighth Printing, 1996. Printed in the USA. Red boards with red trim to the spine with red lettering. Sharp, clean corners. The spine is tight and straight. "This is the second in Whedbee's collection of five books of coastal folklore. 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. This story of this ship is but one of the colorful legends intrinsic to the charm of North Carolinas historic coastland." The spine is tight and straight. Approximate size, 5.25 x 7.75. A great book with some interesting and enjoyable stories! 11BC1

Product Details

• Hardcover: 153 pages
• Publisher: John F. Blair; 1st edition (June 1, 1971)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0910244618
• ISBN-13: 978-0910244619
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,212,225 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Storyteller, July 9, 2000

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Tom (Virginia Beach, Virginia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Flaming Ship of Ocracoke and Other Tales of the Outer Banks (Hardcover)

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!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Folklore Tales, May 12, 2009

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N. A. Tiffany "Moochiejojo" (Rochester NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Flaming Ship of Ocracoke and Other Tales of the Outer Banks (Hardcover)

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.