Our Southern Highlanders

Our Southern Highlanders, written by Horace Kephart and first published in 1913, offers a detailed account of life among the mountaineers of the Southern Appalachians. Drawing from his experiences in the Great Smoky Mountains, Kephart provides insights into the culture, isolation, and resilience of these communities, contrasting their way of life with contemporary society. The book is notable for being one of the earliest realistic portrayals of Appalachian culture and has been widely cited for its accuracy and depth, despite some criticism for sensationalism.