What are the most well - known inspiriational old stories?

The case of Frances Farmer is a tragic old Hollywood story. She was a talented actress who faced a downward spiral. She was institutionalized against her will, and her career was derailed. Hollywood's harsh treatment of her, including false rumors and mismanagement, led to her downfall. There was also the tragic end of Jean Harlow. She died at a young age from kidney failure, and her short but impactful career was marred by personal and professional hardships.

The building of the transcontinental railroad is a significant old west story. It involved thousands of workers, including many Chinese immigrants. They had to blast through mountains, cross deserts, and endure difficult working conditions. The railroad connected the east and west of the United States and changed the course of the country's development.

A well - known story is about the Tamil Sangam period. It was a time of great literary activity. Poets would gather in assemblies (Sangams) and compose beautiful poems. These poems covered various aspects like love, war, and nature. This period was crucial in the development of Tamil language and literature.

One famous story is the story of Noah's Ark. God, seeing the great wickedness of humanity, decided to send a flood to destroy the earth. But Noah was a righteous man. God instructed him to build an ark and take two of every kind of animal onto it. Noah did as he was told, and when the flood came, he and his family and the animals were saved.

The story of the Confederate soldier ghost is quite well - known. He is often spotted near the areas where battles took place. It could be because he has some unfinished business or is simply tied to the land where he lost his life.

Another well - known story is that of the Henry Plummer Gang. They were a group of outlaws in Montana during the gold rush days. They stole a great deal of gold from miners and travelers. Some think that there are still caches of their stolen gold hidden in the Montana wilderness, and the tales of their deeds and the potential treasure have endured over time.

The story of Creation is very well - known. God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. He created light, land, sea, animals, and finally man and woman. Another is the Exodus story. Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt after ten plagues were sent upon the Egyptians. It was a long and arduous journey filled with challenges.

A really well - known old Charleston jail ghost story involves a young boy who was accidentally locked in the jail and died of starvation. His ghost is said to be seen in the jail's attic. Some say they can hear his faint cries for help. There are also reports of objects moving on their own in the attic area, which is attributed to the presence of this poor boy's ghost. The story has been passed down for generations and has become a staple of the jail's spooky lore.

The most well - known is probably the apparition of the old sea captain. He was a prominent figure in Old Town Virginia's maritime history. His ghost is said to haunt the old docks. Sailors and fishermen sometimes report seeing his figure in the fog, as if he's still overseeing his ships.

The haunted mill in Old World Wisconsin is also famous. It used to be a bustling place, but after a tragic accident, it's said to be haunted. Workers have reported seeing tools move on their own and hearing the screams of the injured from the past. The waterwheel sometimes turns by itself, even when there's no water flowing, creating an unnerving sight.