In the shadow of the Blue Ridge / by Carolyn Tyree Feagans.
This moving story begins in 1898, and follows the life of Pocahontas (Poky) Fitzgerald to her 97th birthday. Poky, a midwife in the Blue Ridge with a unique spiritual wisdom, realistically portrays life in these ancient but gentle mountains during the last century. Witness the struggle of the mysterious Monacan people as it sadly, but triumphantly, weaves throughout the pages. Follow the tragedy of the Great Depression and World War II as they wrap their tentacles around America, including Lynchburg, a little town at the foot of the Blue Ridge. Simultaneously, a heart-warming love story emerges on Oak Mountain, one that will captivate you, bringing tears to your eyes. You will see history come alive on these pages!--back cover
Record details
- ISBN: 189030610X
- ISBN: 9781890306106
- Physical Description: 389 pages : map, portrait ; 22 cm
- Publisher: [Lynchburg, Va.] : Warwick House Pub., [1998]
- Copyright: ©1998
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Indians of North America > Fiction.
Monacan Indians > Fiction.
Mountain life > Fiction.
Indian women > Fiction.
Midwives > Fiction.
Blue Ridge Mountains > Fiction. - Genre:
- Domestic fiction.
Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | FIC FEA (Text) | 37810434810320 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | FIC FEA (Text) | 31111002443339 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Macon County Public Library | F FEAGANS (Text) | 39493108150139 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Mitchell County Public Library | FIC FEA (Text) | 32222002472092 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Spruce Pine Public Library | FIC FEA (Text) | 34444002470888 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Toe River Valley Bookmobile/Outreach | FIC FEA (Text) | 35555001860413 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
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This moving story begins in 1898, and follows the life of Pocahontas (Poky) Fitzgerald to her 97th birthday. Poky, a midwife in the Blue Ridge with a unique spiritual wisdom, realistically portrays life in these ancient but gentle mountains during the last century. Witness the struggle of the mysterious Monacan people as it sadly, but triumphantly, weaves throughout the pages. Follow the tragedy of the Great Depression and World War II as they wrap their tentacles around America, including Lynchburg, a little town at the foot of the Blue Ridge. Simultaneously, a heart-warming love story emerges on Oak Mountain, one that will captivate you, bringing tears to your eyes. You will see history come alive on these pages!--back cover
