Foxfire 6
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark entry in the beloved Appalachian folklore series, Foxfire 6 chronicles the living traditions and handcrafted wisdom of the Southern Highlands through the voices of the community members who carry them. Compiled by students under the guidance of educator Eliot Wigginton, the volume presents a rich tapestry of topics including chair making, gourd banjos, hide tanning, and the art of building log cabins, all documented with the same reverent, grassroots authenticity that made the series a cultural phenomenon. The tone is warm and deeply human, allowing the mountain craftspeople and storytellers to speak for themselves, preserving knowledge that might otherwise vanish with passing generations. Illustrated with extensive photographs and firsthand accounts, the work stands as both a practical reference and a profound act of cultural preservation, honoring the ingenuity and resilience of Appalachian life.
Author: Eliot Wigginton
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark entry in the beloved Appalachian folklore series, Foxfire 6 chronicles the living traditions and handcrafted wisdom of the Southern Highlands through the voices of the community members who carry them. Compiled by students under the guidance of educator Eliot Wigginton, the volume presents a rich tapestry of topics including chair making, gourd banjos, hide tanning, and the art of building log cabins, all documented with the same reverent, grassroots authenticity that made the series a cultural phenomenon. The tone is warm and deeply human, allowing the mountain craftspeople and storytellers to speak for themselves, preserving knowledge that might otherwise vanish with passing generations. Illustrated with extensive photographs and firsthand accounts, the work stands as both a practical reference and a profound act of cultural preservation, honoring the ingenuity and resilience of Appalachian life.