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The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book

Singin', Praisin', Raisin'

Pocket
Engelsk
Foxfire Series
The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book
The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book
  • Forfatter: Inc. Foxfire Fund
  • Format: Pocket
  • Antall sider: 528
  • Språk: Engelsk
  • Forlag/Utgiver: SD Books
  • Serienavn: Foxfire Series
  • EAN: 9780307742599
  • Utgivelsesår: 2011
  • Bidragsyter: Foxfire Fund, Inc.
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For almost half a century, Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia.  Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution.
 
The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book continues the beloved tradition of celebrating a simpler life, this time with a focus on Appalachian music, folk legends, and a history full of outsized personalities. We hear the encouraging life stories of banjo players, gospel singers, and bluegrass musicians who reminisce about their first time playing at the Grand Ole Opry; we shiver at the spine-tingling collection of tall tales, from ghosts born of long-ago crimes to rumors of giant catfish that lurk at the bottom of lakes and quarries; we recollect the Farm Family Program that sustained and educated Appalachian families for almost fifty years, through the Depression and beyond; a