Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

November 28, 2012 Culture shifts / Storytelling

Preserving the Appalachian Way

“From my youngest years,” says storyteller Adam Booth, “I watched, listened and absorbed the stories and life around me. I fondly remember.”

Beware the Hunter’s Moon

The sound of the hounds on the scent could be heard clearly across the mountains. He knew they were trailing the Ghost Bear. Every instinct he had told him so.

Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics team

November 7, 2012 Baseball / South Carolina

Baseball icon Shoeless Joe Jackson

As Jackson slid into 3rd base, an opposing team fan shouted, “You shoeless son-of-a-gun!” It was the only time Joe played shoeless in a game.

us marines storm engine house at harpers ferry

October 18, 2012 Civil War / West Virginia

Recently published ‘Midnight Rising’ book reviewed

Abolitionist John Brown attempted, and for a short time succeeded, in seizing the United States Armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia.

October 17, 2012 Class issues / Tennessee

Standing on her dignity- a firm explanation of Knoxville’s snooty reputation

Knoxville’s been agonizing about its identity for a while. Are we a major educational center, a green-tech energy powerhouse? Or “authentic?”

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