A Handbook to Appalachia: An Introduction to the Region

Grace Toney Edwards, JoAnn Aust Asbury, Ricky L. Cox

 A Handbook to Appalachia comprises a collection of concise, accessible overviews of the region written by top academics in a variety of fields, all directed at a general audience. Accompanied by dozens of inviting photographs, the essays offer information to those becoming acquainted with Appalachia for the first time as well as to more experienced observers of the region. The essays are arranged to show how various features of Appalachia are related. Each essay is followed by a list of suggested readings for further study. A Handbook to Appalachia provides a clear, concise first step toward understanding the expanding field of Appalachian studies, from the history of the area to its sometimes conflicted image, from its music and folklore to its outstanding literature. 2006, 280 pages, soft cover. 

$19.95
Weight: 
1 lb
Dimensions: 
6 × 1 × 9 in