Flatlanders and Ridgerunners: Folktales from the Mountains of Northern Pennsylvania by James York Glimm (PDF)

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Excerpt from Flatlanders and Ridgerunners: Out-Riddling the Judge Back in Prohibition my uncle made moonshine. His name was Moses Kenny and his whiskey–they called it “White Mule” was the best in the county. Well, the feds got after him and finally they arrested him. Took him to a federal judge down in Philadelphia. Now, the judge liked a good time and thought he’d have a little fun with this hick from the mountains. When Uncle came into court, he said, “are you the Moses who can make the sun dark?” Moses looked at him and said slowly, “Nope, your honor. But I am the Moses who can make the moon shine.” The judge let him go.

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⭐I found this gem originally in a local used bookstore. I enjoyed it so much I bought this book for my father-in-law, my father, and my grandfather all of whom live in the areas talked about in these books. Even without knowledge of the area the stories would be wonderful. If you are living in or visiting the PA Wilds north of I80 this book is a must. It really brings the area to life.

⭐I also attended Mansfield University (just as it switched over from being Mansfield State College), and had the pleasure of taking Dr. Glimm’s folklore class. He was an excellent professor, and this book is fantastic. For anyone that attended Mansfield, there are even stories about the (previously dark and ominous-looking) North Hall building, which for many years stood empty in the center of campus. We all had our own stories and fears of that place…and some would even try to sneak in, as there were always rumors of ghosts and scary phenomena surrounding the building. Dr. Glimm made sure to include information about all that, as well as so many other entertaining stories he had gathered from the local folks all over the state. I love this book, and if you are from PA, or are interested in PA folklore, THIS is the book you should read. It’s GREAT!

⭐Book has story about my grandpa

⭐It does show the true Ridgerunners life and lot of the folk lore that goes with it.If you grew up there you could always spot the flatlanders they just did not fit in.

⭐The book was an excellent one, my husband loved it and has lend it to a good frined of ours

⭐Absolute waste of time, money, ink and paper. No talent writing, and completely a worthless read..pay the shipping, and I’ll give you mine– and you’ll still be sorry you ever picked them up!

⭐Very interesting tales of PA!

⭐great on PA history

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