The history of the state exuberantly told from the Spanish rule FrenchEmpire territorial lawlessness to its brawling statehood from its isolatedand tragic parti... » 

The history of the state exuberantly told from the Spanish rule FrenchEmpire territorial lawlessness to its brawling statehood from its isolatedand tragic participation in the Confederacy to the schism of reconstruction andpeace from mountaineers and sharecroppers to its playtimes. The authorcombines the value of factual material with the fascination of folk tale comicinterludes and highlighted personalities. Specific geographical appeal plusgeneral appeal of vitality and style. Kirkus Reviews «