A Literary Field Guide to Southern Appalachia

By Rose McLarney (editor), Laura-Gray Street (editor), L. L. Gaddy Jr. (editor)

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Getting acquainted with local flora and fauna is the perfect way to begin to understand the wonder of nature. The natural environment of Southern Appalachia, with habitats that span the Blue Ridge to the Cumberland Plateau, is one of the most biodiverse on earth. A Literary Field Guide to Southern…

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1 author picked A Literary Field Guide to Southern Appalachia as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I remember talking with Laura-Gray Street when they were planning this book, and I love how it turned out! A beautiful mixture of natural history, poetry, and artwork featuring species of the Southern Appalachians. If you live in or care about Southern Appalachia, I’d especially recommend this to you (and it makes a great gift for anyone you know who lives there). 

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