Legends of Old Wilmington & Cape Fear

by John Hirchak

Situated on the banks of the Cape Fear River, Wilmington is awash in unusual tales and legends. A prevalent pirate hideaway, the area harbored the infamous Blackbeard and the cunning Calico Jack Rackham. Since its initial settlement, the region has witnessed an abundance of fantastical lore, including passionately fought duels, explosive train wrecks, Revolutionary and Civil War heroes and some legends that are said to take the form of apparitions. At the local Cape Fear Wine & Beer pub, the ghost of a fallen redcoat can't seem to get enough of a frothy porter brewed from yeast salvaged from an early nineteenth-century shipwreck. Wonder at these and other fascinating and strange tales as local author John Hirchak reveals the legendary history of Wilmington and Cape Fear.

160 pages, Paperback

First published July 20, 2014

Reviews

[Paul Lunger · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone still new-ish to learning about the Cape Fear region & Wilmington, NC itself, "Legends of Old Wilmington & Cape Fear" by John Hirchak is a nice addition to a collection for anyone interested in this area. He does a decent job covering some of the more famous things in the area which fills in blanks for us new to it.

[Ginger Perry]

Linc and Emma. Introduces Zach and also Tessa.

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of the paranormal stuff seems a little hokey, but there is really a lot of interesting historical details I never would have known. Good read while on our Carolina Beach vacation!

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun book by a local tour guide. This book is full of lore and legends of Wilmington. The book's short stories tell of beer, ghosts, pirates, elephants, train wrecks, heroes and Villans.

[Rick Robie · Rating 5 out of 5]

love Wilmington so I knew I would love this book. Great stories told in an interesting way. Love reading about the pirates that called the Cape Fear River their home. If you like history, then you will love this book.