Tag: American legends and folklore

Ten Lost Tribes

November 18, 2021 An American Legend ** This story comes from the book American Folklore and Legend by Reader’s Digest. These are not my words… “Among the many English Protestants who sought refuge in America were the Society of Friends, better known as Quakers… Continue Reading “Ten Lost Tribes”

False Face Society

November 9, 2021 * This story comes from the book American Folklore and Legend by Reader’s Digest. These are not my words… Hope you enjoy! “Iroquoian myth has it that a race of man-eating Stone Giants terrorized men long, long ago. That is, until… Continue Reading “False Face Society”

The Demons of Newbury

October 30, 2021 A Most Certain, Strange, and True Discovery of a VVITCH [witch] Being taken by some of the parliament forces, as she was standing on a small planck [plank] and fayling on it over the River of Newbury: Together with the strange… Continue Reading “The Demons of Newbury”

Kidd’s Dying Words

January 13, 2021 American Folklore This version of an anonymous English ballad that appeared on Kidd’s execution day was very popular in America. For some reason, Kidd was called Robert in this ballad. but first, a little history…”William Kidd was born around 1645 in… Continue Reading “Kidd’s Dying Words”