About the book
In their own picturesque speech, an older generation of men and women in North Carolina paint a vivid image of home and family life in the southern Appalachian mountains around the turn of the century. Dozens of contributors share their wisdom and memories in stories of country hospitality, blackgum toothbrushes, foxhunting, candy stews, jerk coffee, hangings, feuds, and mountain philosophy. A final chapter is devoted to mountain tales and ghost stories. Illustrated by J. L. Osborne, Jr. and originally published in 1982.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Editions of Snowbird Gravy and Dishpan Pie
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807815168
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807878538
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469610375
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890841155
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In their own picturesque speech, an older generation of men and women in North Carolina paint a vivid image of home and family life in the southern Appalachian mountains around the turn of the century. Dozens of contributors share their wisdom and memories in stories of country hospitality, blackgum toothbrushes, foxhunting, candy stews, jerk coffee, hangings, feuds, and mountain philosophy. A final chapter is devoted to mountain tales and ghost stories. Illustrated by J. L. Osborne, Jr. and originally published in 1982.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snowbird Gravy and Dishpan Pie about?
In their own picturesque speech, an older generation of men and women in North Carolina paint a vivid image of home and family life in the southern Appalachian mountains around the turn of the century. Dozens of contributors share their wisdom and memories in stories of country hospitality, blackgum toothbrushes, foxhunting, candy stews, jerk coffee, hangings, feuds, and mountain philosophy. A final chapter is devoted to mountain tales and ghost stories. Illustrated by J. L. Osborne, Jr. and originally published in 1982.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Snowbird Gravy and Dishpan Pie?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Snowbird Gravy and Dishpan Pie?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807815168
How long is Snowbird Gravy and Dishpan Pie and how many pages does it have?
Snowbird Gravy and Dishpan Pie has 223 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Snowbird Gravy and Dishpan Pie?
Patsy Moore Ginns
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Snowbird Gravy and Dishpan Pie is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807815168) and paperback(ISBN 9780807878538) and ebook(ISBN 9781469610375) and pdf(ISBN 9798890841155)
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