Display of books highlighting unusual Kentucky people, places and events
Recently, the library has gotten some new books which highlight some weird events, places and people in Kentucky. The one which best illustrates this topic is:
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Weird Kentucky by Jeffrey Scott Holland F 451.6 .H65 2008 This book takes a colorful look at some of the more unusual things which can be found right here in Kentucky. The book is categorized into topics such as “Unexplained Phenomena,” “Roadside Oddities,” “Cemetery Safari,” and “Ghosts of Kentucky.” The book contains many fascinating facts and photos about odd people and situations that have happened throughout the state. The author also hosts a fascinating blog called Unusual Kentucky. |
More Kentucky Ghost Stories by Michael Paul Henson
GR 110 .K4 H440 1996
This book takes a look at some stories of hauntings and ghostly activity in Kentucky which were passed down from generation to generation. There are no sources listed for the various tales included in the book, but the author does add some notes at the end of some stories to further clarify information or locations of the events.
Forgotten Tales of Kentucky by Keven McQueen
GR 110 .K4 M37 2008
McQueen, an English professor at Eastern Kentucky University, has collected some of the strangest Kentucky tales into this book. Included are accounts of strange objects raining from the sky (including the infamous “Bath County Meat Shower”) and a host of odd happenings in graveyards.
Murder in Old Kentucky by Keven McQueen
HV 6533 .K4 M38 2005
Another book by Keven McQueen that the library has recently received is “Murder in Old Kentucky,” which takes a look at famous murder cases in the state which occurred between the years of 1826 and 1937. Some of the more gruesome murders that are recounted include the Ashland Tragedy and the Knox County Atrocity. A fascinating look back at a time when violence in Kentucky was a national scandal.
It Happened in Kentucky by Mimi O’Malley
F 451.6 .O45 2006
On a more cheerful note, the author of this book highlights 21 major events from Kentucky’s history, including the captivity of Jenny Wiley, the creation of the Louisville Slugger and the establishment of the Pleasant Hill Shaker Colony.
The library is open every weekday until 4:30 pm this summer. Why not stop by and check out some books about the weird and sometimes scary events that take place right here in our own state?
