The Witch of Pungo
Grace Sherwood in Virginia History and Legend

Really complicated feelings about this because I am a historian who grew up and still lives in Virginia Beach. Moore does well to explore the fact from the folklore, but because I have an attachment to the history and the region, it frustrates me to see how countless people cycle through the folklor......more

Yes this is non- fiction. The author writes in a style that is easily digestible to the non scholarly reader. It is very well researched and offers new insights into the functionality of rural communities during the colonial period in Virginia.......more

This is an excellent and well researched examination of the layers of fact and fiction of a fascinating historical figure. I first learned about Grace in Witchcraft in Colonial Virginia, by Carson O. Hudson, Jr., and have been captivated ever since. Having just move to VB this past year and meeting......more

I really enjoyed reading this book. I did not know anything about Grace Sherwood prior to reading but found it interesting to learn the historical facts to the folklore that developed over the years to how the locals recognize her today.......more

The Witch of Pungo was as thorough of a historical account as you can find on Grace Sherwood. Moore did a great job of researching and writing an account of the strange history of Virginia’s witch. I was hoping for more information, only to realize that there just isn’t any. This is the most detaile......more