Tales from the Haunted South

In this thought-provoking book, Tiya Miles investigates the controversial phenomenon of "ghost tours" in the South, where guides often weave tales of enslaved black spirits to captivate paying audiences. She critiques how these narratives frequently distort African American history for commercial purposes, emphasizing the sensationalism that obscures the harsh realities of slavery. By examining popular sites and stories, Miles reveals how these tours perpetuate misleading "Old South" narratives, highlighting the ongoing implications of these historical misrepresentations on contemporary perceptions of race and the Civil War.