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Writing Appalachia : an anthology /

"Lingering questions and stereotypes continue to surround Appalachia; even the exact location and size of the region are still debated. It is not surprising, then, that the very concept of Appalachian culture is also contentious. Some see the individuals who reside there as noble northern-Europ...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Ledford, Katherine (Editor ), Lloyd, Theresa (Theresa A.) (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lexington : The University Press of Kentucky, [2020]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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