Myths and Legends of Our Own Land

America's own folklore, collected county by county: the treasure and the cats at Harry Main's, the headless skeleton of Swamptown, the storm ship of New Haven, and several hundred more.

Browse the Legends

Every one of the 161 pages, sorted by who — or what — they were.

Ghosts & Hauntings

27 pages

Buried Treasure

21 pages

The Devil & Witchcraft

12 pages

Indian Legends

37 pages

Monsters & Strange Beasts

6 pages

Love, Elopements & Feuds

5 pages

War, Raids & Massacres

5 pages

Storied Places & Waters

18 pages

More American Legends

30 pages

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