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Windows on the Past: The Cultural Heritage of Vardy, Hancock County Tennessee (Melungeons) Paperback – November 1, 2021
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Windows on the Past: The Cultural History of Vardy features oral histories and images of Melungeon daily life such as church gatherings and family activities by focusing on the Vardy Community School, a Presbyterian mission school, and the Vardy Community Church. A vivid description of the community and its historical buildings is included as the interviewees discuss the classroom environment and teaching activities within the school. The impact of the school's staff and the spiritual and community leaders is also emphasized. Relative to these stories is the Vardy Community Historical Society, Inc., a group formed to restore Vardy landmarks and preserve the community pride. Windows on the Past allows its readers the opportunity to experience Melungeon culture and the community through the voices of oral histories. Their respective viewpoints help us understand this distinctive Appalachian community located on Blackwater Creek, Newman's Ridge, and Powell Mountain in Hancock County, Tennessee, and Lee County, Virginia.
- Print length238 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherMercer University Press
- Publication dateNovember 1, 2021
- Dimensions6.98 x 0.58 x 8.98 inches
- ISBN-100865549508
- ISBN-13978-0865549500
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- Publisher : Mercer University Press; Illustrated edition (November 1, 2021)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 238 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0865549508
- ISBN-13 : 978-0865549500
- Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 6.98 x 0.58 x 8.98 inches
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023Finally, the actual people tell their stories.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2009I just finishing reading this book. I grew up in this area and this book explained so much that I did not understand about the Vardy area. As a young child, in public (one room) school, our school had a day outing and visited the school at Vardy. To me, it was great and what a wonderful playground. It was a fun day!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2014Finally someone who wrote about this culture that knew what they were talking about
- Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015Windows on the Past was one of the first books I read on the subject of Melungeon history and remains one of the best. It is a thoroughly reliable guide to the history of a unique community, well-written in the authentic voice of lifelong experience. Indispensible for anyone serious about understanding Melungeons. Vardy is a wonderful place to visit and learn about history, thanks to the years of hard work by Mrs. Overbay and her colleagues in the Vardy Community Historical Society.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018repetitive
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- SarasaiReviewed in Germany on December 30, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars For Melungeon Researchings most helpful
Reading about Melungeon, with many information about their life and historical details. Learning more about the Melungeon ancestry, helpful book.