I have read and reread this book many times, and have shared it with family members, friends and colleagues; I would say it's required reading for anyone interested in rural American folklore, and a good read for anyone interested in a good story. Of course, I admit to being biased, since I grew up in the heart of Tioga County, PA where the majority of stories come from! I enjoyed reading in print the stories that my father-in-law tells about growing up in Roseville. To this day, he swears the outhouse story is legit. You'll find many fascinating tales between the covers!

My high opinion of this book is biassed for several reasons. I grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania and find similarities in the regional folklore. I attended Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (around where much of the folklore was gathered) and had the great fortune to study folklore, taught by author, Jim Glimm. I have come to re-read this book with the utmost reverance and respect for a talented author/story-teller and an inspiring instructor who has recently passed away.

I love this book. I read it over and over. I read the stories just for a good laugh. Want to go and find these people. I bought the book looking for supernatural legends, I got that and much more.