Otto Wood, the Bandit: The Freighthopping Thief, Bootlegger, and Convicted Murderer Behind the Appalachian Ballads - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Trevor McKenzie, David Holt (Foreword by)Publish date:2021-09-14Pages:176
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of North Carolina PressISBN-13:9781469664712ISBN-10:1469664712UPC:9781469664712Book Category:Social Science, HistoryBook Subcategory:Ethnic Studies, United States, Folklore & MythologyBook Topic:American, State & LocalSize:9.10 x 7.70 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.5004Product ID:SCHEVNBHNA
Legions of bluegrass fans know the name Otto Wood (1893-1930) from a ballad made popular by Doc Watson, telling the story of Wood's crimes and violent death. However, few know the history of this Appalachian figure beyond the larger-than-life version heard in song. Trevor McKenzie reconstructs Wood's life, tracing how a Wilkes County juvenile delinquent became a celebrated folk hero. Throughout...
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of North Carolina PressISBN-13:9781469664712ISBN-10:1469664712UPC:9781469664712Book Category:Social Science, HistoryBook Subcategory:Ethnic Studies, United States, Folklore & MythologyBook Topic:American, State & LocalSize:9.10 x 7.70 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.5004Product ID:SCHEVNBHNA
Trevor McKenzie is an archivist and musician living in Boone, North Carolina.
David Holt is a four-time Grammy Award-winning bluegrass musician, storyteller, and historian. He lives in the mountains of North Carolina.
David Holt is a four-time Grammy Award-winning bluegrass musician, storyteller, and historian. He lives in the mountains of North Carolina.
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