Just Over the Hill: Black Appalachians in Jackson County, Western North Carolina (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781469672038)

Long before the term "Affrilachia" became popular, Victoria A. Casey McDonald spent decades gathering the stories of her family and neighbors in North Carolina's Jackson County. Her book, Just Over the Hill: Black Appalachians in Jackson County, Western North Carolina, presents a collection of narratives that illuminate the lives of African Americans in the region. These stories include her grandmother's, Amanda Thomas, who was born into bondage. The biographies and histories continue through the twentieth century and feature educators, soldiers, factory workers, ministers, athletes, and other community members. Originally published in 2012, this edition of Just Over the Hill with an afterword Marie T. Cochran continues to speak for these resilient individuals to generations to come.

Author: Victoria A. Casey McDonald
ISBN-10: 1469672030
ISBN-13: 9781469672038
Publisher: Western Carolina University Hunter Library
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2022
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d