From the Publisher
Ghosts guarding buried treasure, phantom ships, haunted houses and supernatural warnings of death-these are just some of the strange and mysterious phenomena that you will encounter in Bluenose Ghosts. These unexplained mysteries are all the more chilling because they are based on personal experiences of ordinary people, told to Helen Creighton, one of Canada''s most respected and renowned folklorists, over a period of thirty years. So when the moon is full and the wind is howling, be prepared to be spooked by apparitions and things that go bump in the night. Bluenose Ghosts was an instant hit when it was first published in 1957.
This new edition of Bluenose Ghosts features a new foreword from Nova Scotia writer Clary Croft that explores Creighton''s enduring influence on the province''s folklore.
About the Author
Helen Creighton (1899-1989) was one of Canada''s most respected and renowned folklorists. A true pioneer, she collected folk tales for over fifty years, helping to preserve the cultural identity of the Maritimes. Appointed a member of the Order of Canada, Dr. Creighton was the author of numerous books, including Bluenose Magic and A Life in Folklore.
Clary Croft has been a folklorist for over thirty years, as well as an accomplished writer and entertainer. Well known for his biography of Helen Creighton, Clary also wrote Celebrate! The History and Folklore of Holidays in Nova Scotia and A Maritimer''s Miscellany. Clary lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia