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Elizabeth Catte delivers an insider’s perspective on the Appalachian region, presenting a frank and ferocious assessment of America’s growing fascination with the people, life, history, and political issues that define Appalachia.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Politics & Government/Government
Authors: Elizabeth Catte
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