Historic Tales of Highlands - Looking Backward

Historic Tales of Highlands - Looking Backward captures a decade of beloved weekly columns that transport readers to the American frontier. Drawing on childhood memories and fireside tales passed down through generations, these stories paint a vivid portrait of a vanished world—covered wagons, gold miners, traveling peddlers, and determined settlers shaping the landscape.

From a harrowing Civil War encounter with Kirk's Raiders to the remarkable journey of a Steinway grand piano across the treacherous Chattooga River, each narrative reveals the humor, resilience, and character of mountain life. These evocative, richly detailed stories showcase the wit and wisdom of the American South, offering readers an intimate window into frontier history told by one of the region's finest unsung storytellers.

Perfect for history enthusiasts, genealogy researchers, and anyone drawn to authentic regional narratives.