Foxfire Story
Oral Tradition in Southern Appalachia
$42.20
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
28 April 2020
Summary
A fascinating exploration of the rich oral traditions of Southern Appalachia, and the latest volume in the classic, multi-million-copy-selling Foxfire series.
Since 1972, the Foxfire books have preserved and celebrated the culture of Southern Appalachia for countless readers all around the world. In Foxfire Story, folklorist (and Foxfire director) T.J. Smith collects some of his favorite stories from the archives to illuminate the oral traditions that have been part of the cu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780525436317 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0525436316 |
| Author: | Foxfire Fund Inc |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Anchor Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 28 April 2020 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 233mm |
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Critics Review
“A spirited, entertaining collection of stories and traditions that bear emulating in other regions of the country.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Both timeless and curiously of the moment… . Folklore and timeworn tips from Southern Appalachian mountain dwellers collected in this latest tome from the beloved Foxfire series.” —Garden & Gun
Foxfire Fund Inc
Founded in 1966, FOXFIRE is a nonprofit educational and heritage preservation organization. Foxfire’s learner-centered, community-based approach is advocated through The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center and grounded in the Southern Appalachian culture that promotes a sense of place and appreciation of local people and their traditions as essential educational tools.
T.J. SMITH is the president and executive director of The Foxfire Fund, Inc. and holds a Ph.D. in folklore from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette.
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