The early morning sun slowly burns off the drifting grey feathers of
mist in the Appalachian Mountains. The quiet landscape slowy throws off
the dark comforter of night. The people of the mountains go about their
daily lives, largely unaware how closely their habits, customs, and
beliefs mirror those of their mountain ancestors. Captured within these
pages are folkways and customs of the Appalachian Mountains of West
Virginia. Life and death, birth and burial, sickness and health,
premonitions and superstitions are all recounted here for you to read
and enjoy before they, too, burn-off and disappear.By Dr. Carol Ann Gillespie
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I read this book shortly after its publication in the fall. As I sat outside reading on my patio on a cool October day I couldn't help but feel that this book encompasses the spirit of autumn. From tales of ghost sitings and famiy reunions held in cemeteries to superstitions that to this day still thrive among certain groups. Furthermore, I just really enjoyed this book and learning about the rich traditions and customs of the people of West Virginia.
M. C., Pittsburgh, PA
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