In "The Phantoms of the Foot-Bridge, and Other Stories," Mary Noailles Murfree deftly weaves a tapestry of Appalachian life and folklore, presenting a rich collection of tales steeped in the region's haunting beauty and cultural idiosyncrasies. The stories explore themes of love, loss, and the supernatural with a lyrical prose style reminiscent of both Romantic and Gothic literary traditions. Murf...