| Contents |
Preface -- The midnight ride of Polly Slocumb and the 1776 battle of Moore's Creek Bridge -- The girl in the cask : the curious tale of Nancy Adams Martin and her seafaring family -- Bound for an indefinite shore : Fort Anderson and the confederate flag that may have cost Abraham Lincoln his life -- "O Christmas Tree" : the world's largest Christmas tree at Hilton Park. |
| Abstract |
"In More Curious Tales From Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear: The Truth Behind the Legends, Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Department of History at UNC Wilmington, explores famous urban legends with the skills of a professional historian"--. Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract |
"In More Curious Tales From Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear: The Truth Behind the Legends, Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Department of History at UNC Wilmington, explores four more famous urban legends with the skills of a professional historian, and reveals his own supernatural encounter. The stories have been told for many years, but what is the truth behind them? Find out in More Curious Tales." (from the backcover) |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2022949951 |
| ISBN | 9781737823025 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1737823020 |
