Description
Dr. Dorothy Boyd-Bragg (ed.)
Four well-known experts on the folkways of the Shenandoah Valley have combined their talents in this book published jointly by the Augusta County and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham County historical societies. Folklorist John Heatwole considers many fascinating aspects of local folklore including witches and hexing. Local historian Nancy T. Sorrells brings a view of the role of cattle in Valley life including cattle drives and Valley cowboys. The importance of crafts, especially pottery and basket making is the theme presented by Scott Suter, authority on material culture of the Valley. Food historian Danielle Torisky offers thoughts on foodways of the Civil War days, including local recipes that were comfort food to the Valley folk. Foreword by John L. Heatwole.
