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Our Southern Highlanders (Version 2)

Horace Kephart

Length
8 h 42 min
Chapters
34
Language
English
First published
1913

"Our Southern Highlanders" by Horace Kephart delves into the lives and landscapes of the Appalachian region, focusing particularly on the mountaineers of the Southern highlands. Kephart explores the characteristics, culture, and isolation of the people living in these rugged mountains, painting a vivid picture of both their struggles and the stunning natural environment that surrounds them. In a historical context of the Southern mountaineers, Kephart highlights their reputation as fierce and solitary individuals, oftentimes misunderstood and under appreciated. After living among them for several years, he vividly recounts his experiences and observations in a truthful story of this mysterious region.

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