Campfire Stories of Western Canada

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Campfire Stories of Western Canada

Barbara Smith

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This anthology gathers a series of chilling tales and eerie legends from across the diverse landscapes of Western Canada, designed to be shared as the shadows lengthen. Instead of following a single plotline, the book acts as a conduit to the region's mysterious past, presenting a collection of supernatural anecdotes and unsettling historical accounts from places like British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The core premise is to unearth and recount the spine-tingling folklore that has become woven into the fabric of the Canadian West. The thematic threads running through the stories explore the persistent human fascination with the unknown, ghost encounters, and the lingering presence of the past. While the stories are varied, the 'characters' often consist of spectral figures, spirits tied to locations, and everyday individuals who have had unsettling brushes with the supernatural. What makes this collection compelling is its ability to evoke a strong sense of place, transporting readers to the remote cabins, historic towns, and desolate stretches of wilderness where these tales originated. It taps into the thrill of shared storytelling and the unique, often dark, historical and supernatural heritage of Western Canada, making it ideal for those who enjoy a good ghost story with a regional flavour.

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$6.5

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Publisher

Heritage House Publishing Co

Pages

143

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9781772031126

ISBN-10

1772031127

Language

English

Published

2016-01-01