About the Author

The late Leland R. Cooper lived in the Pond Mountain community of Creston, North Carolina. The late Mary Lee Cooper lived in Columbus, North Carolina.

Reviews

“fifth in McFarland’s outstanding ‘Contributions to Southern Appalachian’ series…wonderful…all levels”—Choice; “tells the story of the New River through its people”—The Jefferson Post; “the Coopers have done the best possible job of revealing what it means and has meant to be ‘from here’”—Ashe Mountain Times.