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The Foxfire 40th Anniversary Book: Faith, Family, and the Land (Foxfire)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 975.8123
EAN: 9780307275516
ISBN: 0307275515
Label: Anchor
Manufacturer: Anchor
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 560
Publication Date: September 12, 2006
Publisher: Anchor
Release Date: September 12, 2006
Studio: Anchor
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Editorial Review:
In 1966, an English teacher and students in Northeast Georgia founded a quarterly magazine, not only as a vehicle to learn the required English curriculum, but also to teach others about the customs, crafts, traditions, and lifestyle of their Appalachian culture. Named Foxfire after a local phosphorescent lichen, the magazine became one of the most beloved publications in American culture.For four decades, Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency, home crafts, and the art of natural remedies, and preserving the stories of Appalachia. This anniversary edition brings us generations of voices and lessons about the three essential Appalachian values of faith, family, and the land. We listen to elders share their own memories of how things used to be, and to the new generations eager to preserve traditional values in a more complicated world. There are descriptions of old church services, of popular Appalachian games and pastimes, and of family recipes. Rich with memories and useful lessons, this is a fitting tribute to this inspiring and practical publication that has become a classic American institution.
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Rating: - Four decades of Foxfire
The "Foxfire 40th Anniversary Book" is a wonderful tribute to the people of Appalachia as they shared memories of their lives and culture with us. This book follows the same down-to-earth tone as the preceeding volumes. The earlier ones were very informative and enjoyable, and this one certainly lives up to that standard.
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