Mountain Bred

This hardcover edition is bound in green cloth and is in good condition, though it lacks a dust jacket. The spine shows minor wear, and the cover has some small marks, typical of a book of its age. The binding remains tight, and the pages are clean and free of inscriptions or library markings.

"Mountain Bred" by John Parris is published by Citizen-Times Publishing Company, based in Asheville, North Carolina. This particular copy is a second printing, released in December 1967, following its first printing in November of the same year. The book includes native flower sketches by Dorothy Luxton Parris, adding a unique visual element to the text. John Parris, known for his insightful writings on Western North Carolina, offers a collection of tales that reflect the region's rich heritage and culture. This edition is a fine example of regional literature from the 1960s, capturing the essence of the Appalachian experience. The book is bound in green cloth and lacks a dust jacket, indicating its use as a reading copy rather than a collector's item. It remains a valuable piece for those interested in the history and folklore of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.