Bluenose Ghosts: Maritime Tales of Mystery - 1957

Step into the shadowy folklore of Nova Scotia with Helen Creighton's captivating collection of supernatural tales -- gathered during her decades as Canada's premier collector of Maritime traditions. From phantom ships that appear before storms, to mysterious lights that dance across isolated bays, from restless spirits haunting ancient homesteads, to forerunners that herald death, Creighton documents the rich tapestry of ghostly phenomena that has shaped the cultural identity of Canada's eastern shores. Drawing directly from the testimonies of fishermen, farmers, and village elders who experienced these otherworldly encounters firsthand, she preserves their stories with authenticity and respect, capturing not just the tales themselves but the distinctive voice and worldview of the Bluenose storytelling tradition. Both a valuable work of cultural anthropology and a spine-tingling treasury of maritime mysteries, this collection invites readers to explore the thin veil between worlds that characterizes Nova Scotia's haunted landscapes and the enduring human fascination with what lies beyond... Bluenose Ghosts: Maritime Tales of Mystery - Helen Creighton: Published 1957, The Ryerson Press, Toronto Hardcover. Approx. 5.5x8in. 280pp. In decent vintage condition. Dustjacket has got wear and tears along edges, some chunks missing on top edge; book itself is in good shape. Name of a (presumed) previous owner in front (unclear if any relation to author).