In the Seven Mountains

In the Seven Mountains, Volume 1, Henry W Shoemaker presents a comprehensive collection of legends from Central Pennsylvania. This work of American folklore focuses on the Seven Mountains region, specifically within Mifflin, Centre, and Juniata Counties. The text documents local social life and customs through stories of ghosts, hauntings, and elusive mountain lions. Shoemaker records these accounts by interviewing residents and visiting historic landmarks like Bald Mountain and Tussey Mountain.

This volume of Pennsylvania legends blends Native American lore with regional history and wildlife narratives. The book explores the intersection of truth and fiction, preserving the unique cultural heritage of the United States through a series of fantastical tales. This edition serves as a facsimile of the original 1913 printing and includes illustrations by S. W. Smith and W. W. Sholl to complement the folklore.