Foxfire 2: Ghost Stories, Spring Wild Plant Foods, Spinning and Weaving, Midwifing, Burial Customs, Corn Shuckin's, Wagon Making and More Affairs of Plain Living

by Eliot Wigginton (Editor)

Paperback, 1973

Status

Available

Call number

975.8123

Publication

Anchor (1973), Edition: 1st, 416 pages

Description

Interviews and essays describe the way of life and crafts of pioneer America still surviving in the Appalachian region.

User reviews

LibraryThing member MrsLee
I found this collection to be interesting. My favorite being the ghost stories. The section on midwifing and burial customs were fascinating also. I rather skimmed over wagon making, spinning and weaving, but on the whole it was charming.
LibraryThing member Willie3
This second volume celebrates the rites and customs of Appalachia, featuring sections on ghost stories, spring wild plant foods, corn shuckin's, spinning and weaving, midwives, granny women, old-time burial customs, witches and haints, and wagon making.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1973

Physical description

9.16 inches

ISBN

0385022670 / 9780385022675
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