Down in the Darkness
Posted by Kyle G. Crider | | Posted On Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 1:57 PM
Being an avid fan of tales, tall or otherwise, and especially those relating to deep, dark places, I am devouring two recent acquisitions with much relish.
Down In The Darkness by Troy Taylor, the third book in his "History & Hauntings Series," is a delightful collection of tales relating to "America's Haunted Mines, Tunnels & Caverns." Having recently finished Paul Jay Steward's wonderful True Tales of Terror in the Caves of the World, I was hungry for more. Mr. Taylor has amassed an impressive collection of history and folklore ranging from the expected (Bell Witch Cave, Mammoth Cave, and Floyd Collins' Crystal Cave) to the obscure (e.g., the "Flagstone Tunnels" of Goshen, MA). Whether or not you believe the tales, your enjoyment of this entertaining collection should not be diminished -- especially as Mr. Taylor gives travel directions to many of his still-accessible haunted locales.
Caverns, Cauldrons, and Concealed Creatures by Wm. Michael Mott might not appeal to every caver, but if you're fascinated by the paranormal, history, culture, and comparative mythology (as well as caves), then this book is for you. Although I do not believe the "hollow earth" theory that heavily influences this book, Mr. Mott has captured my fancy by the fact that he has managed to include many of the stories that fascinate me in this single, quite readable tome: caverns, dragons, H.P. Lovecraft, the Bell Witch, chupacabras, UFOs, and the Mothman Prophecies. What does Beowulf have in common with the Three Billy Goats Gruff or the even the Hebrew traditions of Lilith? Read this book and find out!
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Down In The Darkness by Troy Taylor, the third book in his "History & Hauntings Series," is a delightful collection of tales relating to "America's Haunted Mines, Tunnels & Caverns." Having recently finished Paul Jay Steward's wonderful True Tales of Terror in the Caves of the World, I was hungry for more. Mr. Taylor has amassed an impressive collection of history and folklore ranging from the expected (Bell Witch Cave, Mammoth Cave, and Floyd Collins' Crystal Cave) to the obscure (e.g., the "Flagstone Tunnels" of Goshen, MA). Whether or not you believe the tales, your enjoyment of this entertaining collection should not be diminished -- especially as Mr. Taylor gives travel directions to many of his still-accessible haunted locales.
Caverns, Cauldrons, and Concealed Creatures by Wm. Michael Mott might not appeal to every caver, but if you're fascinated by the paranormal, history, culture, and comparative mythology (as well as caves), then this book is for you. Although I do not believe the "hollow earth" theory that heavily influences this book, Mr. Mott has captured my fancy by the fact that he has managed to include many of the stories that fascinate me in this single, quite readable tome: caverns, dragons, H.P. Lovecraft, the Bell Witch, chupacabras, UFOs, and the Mothman Prophecies. What does Beowulf have in common with the Three Billy Goats Gruff or the even the Hebrew traditions of Lilith? Read this book and find out!
(For these and other exciting books on cave facts, history, and
CaveStuff Bookstore!)
Hi
I found your blog whilst searching for cave related articles.
We have just launched a website dedicated to caves, cave living and in fact anything related to caves. If you would like to contribute an article we would be more than happy to publish it. Please have a look at the site and see what you think. We are located in Andalucia in Southern Spain. We look forward to hearing from you, and will hopefully be able to set up some links.
Kindest Regards
Thanks for your comment, troglodyfae! I believe I found your link at cavesrus.com - wow! Now I know where I want to retire. ;-) I would love to stay in touch. My travel schedule has prevented me from writing about much of anything except my current Ph.D. studies, alas, which are only marginally cave-related. Maybe soon... I will add your link to CaveStuff.com as well. Cheers!