The book itself was comprised of poems written in the years of 2006 and 2007. The vast majority were comprised in a small neighborhood in Hampton, Georgia that shares a similar name to the title.

A fourth book of poetry by Laurel Highlands Poet William C Semo. The red book.

The Ridge Too Far and Other Stories are tales from some of the author’s experiences in the Army. The stories are purely fictional. About emotions, friendship, camaraderie, and esprit de corps that ordinary human beings display in the most challenging and desolate environments and circumstances. These stories also are about exceptional leaders and their decisions.

Ghost stories from Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of the highlands comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Bolling Wilson Hotel in Wytheville to meet its charming elderly ghost. Or head to the Inn at Wise to play with the fun-loving boys whose spirits linger in the halls. Perhaps you'll spot the ghost horse in Abington as it gallops across the grounds of the Martha Washington Inn! Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

An appreciation of the rich and distinctive folklife in one of the earliest settled regions in southern Appalachia

Straight talk from up on the farm Raised on a small dairy farm in the Driftless Area in the mid-twentieth century, Gary Jones gets real about his rural roots. In this collection of interrelated stories, Jones writes with plainspoken warmth and irreverence about farm, family, and folks on the ridge. Readers will meet Gramp Jones, whose oversized overalls saved him from losing a chunk of flesh to an irate sow; the young one-room-school teacher who helped the kids make sled jumps at recess; Charlotte, the lawn-mowing sheep who once ended up in the living room; Victor the pig-cutter, who learned his trade from folk tradition rather than vet school; and other colorful characters of the ridge. Often humorous and occasionally touching, Jones’s essays paint a vivid picture that will entertain city and country folk alike.

Welcome to Mystic Ridge, an enchanted little town set in the smoky mountains of Tennessee. In these sixteen short stories, you’ll meet a menagerie of gifted residents, just struggling through daily life where there’s ghosts, charmed paintings, bewitched cats and magic skin cream. It's neighbor help neighbor in this close-knit community. So, don’t be surprised if we need your assistance in sending a ninety-eight-year-old nun back in time to meet Jesus. It’s all good. It’s just what we do!

Few black groups in the United States carry with them the romance, the gripping history, the pathos, the indestructible spirit of the Coe Ridge colony during the ninety years of its existence. ". . . a new and long needed departure in American historiography. . . . This is in every way an impressive book. It contains detailed accounts of the informants, tables of folklore motifs, genealogical charts, a prologue and epilogue explaining authoritatively the hypotheses of oral traditional history, and handsome photographs of the Coe Ridge area." --Richard M. Dorson, Journal of American History. "Lynwood Montell has written an invaluable book for all those interested in the use of oral tradition as a tool in the reconstruction of history. . . . This is a book worthy of being on any folklorist's shelf." --Richaed A. Reuss, Journal of American Folklore.

Nestled amidst the tranquil beauty of the mighty Blue Ridge Mountains lies a place where shadows dance and secrets stir. In this picturesque landscape where nature's grandeur meets the depths of the human soul, a series of chilling homicide stories unfolds, each one leaving its mark on the lives of those who dare to call these mountains home. "Beneath the Blue Ridge" is a multi-story novel that dives deep into the heart of darkness, weaving a tapestry of mystery, suspense, and the unyielding pursuit of justice. Within these mountains, where misty peaks and lush valleys coexist, lies a tapestry of interconnected tales that will keep readers enthralled until the final page.