Ozark Voices: Oral Histories from the Heartland


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Description

Discover the stories passed down over time from the people of the Ozark region. Oral history is shared through the years to provide a perspective on the landscape and people who inhabit the beautiful, culturally rich area. These oral histories show essential connections among settlers in a challenging landscape. Written to inspire history buffs, outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, tycoons in training and students of all ages, this path-breaking collection will take readers deep into a region averse to change, tricky to know, yet brimming with American culture.

Author: Alex S. Primm
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 02/01/2022
Pages: 314
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.74h x 5.83w x 0.71d
ISBN13: 9781476686172
ISBN10: 1476686173
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Midwest(IA,IL,IN,KS,MI,MN,MO

About the Author
Alex Sandy Primm has worked for 40 years interviewing people across the Ozark Mountains. He has also served as a correspondent in Vietnam, ran the Ozark Agriculture Museum, produced award-winning regional videos and taught oral history in mainland China. He lives in Springfield, Missouri.