"Bad blood between the Hatfield and McCoy families spiraled into the most infamous feud in American folklore. Their animosity simmered for over forty years and often flared into murderous violence. It led to over a dozen deaths, the destruction of property, orphaned children, and childless parents. Although it is estimated that there were only around thirty combatants on each side, this legendary vendetta cast a dark stain across the whole of Appalachia"--Provided by OCLC.
the old homeplace, wild plant uses, preserving and cooking food, hunting stories, fishing, and more affairs of plain living
Hunter, Lacy
1999
A celebration of Appalachian farm life, providing information about wild plant uses, beekeeping, farm animals, herbal remedies, gardening, and fishing; and including stories and anecdotes from Appalachian community members.
On cover: Ministers, church members, revivals, baptisms, shaped-note and gospel singing, faith healing, camp meetings, footwashing, snake handling, and other traditions of mountain religious heritage.
