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Moaning Bones presents more than fifteen folk tales rooted in African‑American oral tradition, originally recorded in the 1920s and 1930s. Stories such as "The Haunted Stateroom," "Black Tom," and "The Ghost in the Back Seat" capture regional superstitions and cultural heritage. The volume offers readers a glimpse into the eerie narratives that have been passed down through generations in the United States, highlighting the enduring presence of ghosts and folklore in everyday life.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: James Haskins
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