The Book of Appalachia

The Book of Appalachia is a work about the history and cultural heritage of the Appalachian region in the United States. The work is divided thematically into two parts: Part I explores the nature of the region. Part II develops the varied experiences of the individuals who have lived in Appalachia, primarily set in Southeastern KY and Northeastern TN, a region of mountains, forest, streams, and of coal mining, timber logging, moonshine making. A variety of voices sing their songs of love and hate, of despair and beauty, of experiences that frame the human condition.