Unsolved Disappearances in the Great Smoky Mountains [Paperback]

Juanitta Baldwin (Author), Ester Grubb (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998 | ISBN-10: 1880308134 | ISBN-13: 978-1880308134

The stories in this book are skillfully written, well-structured, and genuine true short stories. They focus on original oral accounts from the unique people who live in the Great Smoky Mountains. They embody their distinct ideals, beliefs, values and life patterns. There is wit, surprise, and, in some cases, wisdom. You will meet real moonshiners, people who have encountered unexplained events in their everyday lives, and tales of true love. The wild isolation of the Smokies nurtured independence, and a caring spirit. Despite the rapid changes in the region, these distinguishing characteristics still flourish. This book is a reassuring read. In the face of hardships of every persuasion - econmic, fire, flood, draught and plague - they tell us that people survive and enjoy their time on earth.

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About the Author

Juanitta Baldwin is a pychologist and writer. She is nationally known for her work with kudzu as an enviornmental issue. She wrote Unsolved Disappearances in the Great Smoky Mountains. with significant contributions by Ester Grubb, a professional photographer. They have produced a thoroughly researched book which gives specifics and details never before published about the disappearances.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Suntop (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880308134
• ISBN-13: 978-1880308134
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #251,114 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The authors have taken tragic stories and told them well., May 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Unsolved Disappearances in the Great Smoky Mountains (Paperback)

After reading this book, I was most appreciative of the amount of research that went into its writing. The authors made the folks who disappeared, 'real' to the reader by including many details of their lives. It's not a fun book to read, but it certainly is a fascinating one. The 'facts' of each case are interwoven into the whole cloth of a well-done story. It is a book to ponder upon.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you guessing, July 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Unsolved Disappearances in the Great Smoky Mountains (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book. Every time I go to the Smokey Mountains I make sure that this book goes with me. As I am riding through the mountains I am always wondering what really did happen to the people in the book. It will keep you guessing even after you have read the last page.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Find, June 5, 2001

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Judy House (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unsolved Disappearances in the Great Smoky Mountains (Paperback)

I am a professional folklorist in east Tennessee. For years I have conducted short walking tours telling ghost and folk tales.

So many people on my tours began asking me about stories they had read in this book - Unsolved Disappearances in the Great Smoky Mountains - that I bought a copy. I was spellbound and knew I had to tell these stories. I contacted the authors and arranged to tell the true stories they had written of people who vanished without a trace in the Great Smoky Mountains.