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The book offers an immersive exploration of Appalachian culture through the eyes of travel author Horace Kephart, who spent several months living in a mountain cabin in the early 20th century. Kephart's firsthand observations provide a rich narrative of the region's unique lifestyle and traditions. Accompanying the text are his original photographs, which enhance the depiction of the landscape and its people, making this edition a visual as well as a literary journey into Appalachia.