The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book: Singin', Praisin', Raisin' (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780307742599)

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; and we learn the time-honored skills of those who came before, from building a sled to planting azaleas and braiding a leather bull-whip. Full of spirited narrative accounts and enduring knowledge, The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book is a piece of living history from a fascinating American culture.

Author: Foxfire Fund Inc
ISBN-10: 0307742598
ISBN-13: 9780307742599
Publisher: Anchor Books
Language: English
Published: 08/30/2011
Pages: 528
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.09h x 6.03w x 1.17d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/13/2011
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2011
Booklist 09/01/2011 pg. 31
Shelf Awareness 09/09/2011