appalachian authors Archives - Appalachian History

When you get into your head to go sparking, go over the mountain

For 40 years James Still gathered sayings from the local people, which he almost did not allow to be published— here’s why.

A 1926 account of Grantsville, Maryland’s oldest inn: Little Crossings (still standing and now known as Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop.)

Wilma Dykeman authored more than 20 non-fiction books and three widely acclaimed novels. She championed the people and land of Appalachia.

Olive Tilford Dargan began her literary career in 1904 with the publication of poetic dramas and lyric poetry.

John Fox Jr. made his name as a novelist after settling in Big Stone Gap, VA, where he spent the last 29 years of his life.