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Welcome to a very different Lake Erie-where ghost ships sail silently, a Black Dog brings doom to sailors who see it, and sea monsters swirl in the murky depths above a UFO base. In Folklore of Lake Erie, Judith S. Neulander presents these captivating tales and many more from the smallest, yet arguably the most peculiar, of the Great Lakes in North America. Whether you are embarking on a discovery of the vampire crypt that lurks in the shadows while Lincoln's ghost train speeds past on its eternal journey or reminiscing about the tall tales your grandfather used to share, this delightful treasure trove of folklore and local traditions from the Lake Erie region contains legends and stories that are both astonishing and entertaining. Endlessly captivating and easily accessible, Folklore of Lake Erie is a distinctive compilation of eerie and enchanting narratives from across the years that will surprise and delight readers. Just be sure to keep an eye out for any peculiar Black Dogs that may cross your path along the way.

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""Gathering a scatter of folkloristic facts, Judith Neulander shines a bright light on the culture and history of a distinct American region in her fine new book on Lake Erie""—Henry Glassie, College Professor Emeritus, Indiana University ""Neulander's Folklore of Lake Erie is an ideal introduction to the distinctive flavor of this American region and to folklorists' ways of understanding the social uses of tradition.""—Bill Ellis, Professor Emeritus, English and American Studies, Penn State University

"""Gathering a scatter of folkloristic facts, Judith Neulander shines a bright light on the culture and history of a distinct American region in her fine new book on Lake Erie""—Henry Glassie, College Professor Emeritus, Indiana University ""Neulander's Folklore of Lake Erie is an ideal introduction to the distinctive flavor of this American region and to folklorists' ways of understanding the social uses of tradition.""—Bill Ellis, Professor Emeritus, English and American Studies, Penn State University"

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Folklorist Judith S. Neulander has taught at Case Western Reserve University. She is a prolific author and speaker, whose research has been featured in the Atlantic Monthly, the New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times.

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