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Our Southern Highlanders
Hardcover
General SociologyRegional: SouthSouth
ISBN13: 9781025886503
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 546
Weight: 2.06
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Our Southern Highlanders is a seminal ethnographic and sociological study of the people inhabiting the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Written by Horace Kephart, who lived among the mountain folk in the early 20th century, this work provides a vivid and deeply immersive look into a culture that was largely isolated from the rest of the United States at the time.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of the Highlanders, their unique dialect, traditional crafts, and the harsh realities of mountain life. Kephart offers detailed accounts of moonshining, the history of mountain feuds, and the resourceful nature of the inhabitants of the Great Smoky Mountains. More than just a travelogue, Our Southern Highlanders serves as an essential record of a vanishing way of life, capturing the spirit, independence, and challenges of a distinct American population.
Kephart's narrative combines personal observation with historical analysis, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Appalachian history, sociology, or the folklore of the American South. This work remains one of the most respected and frequently cited accounts of the region and its people.
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