James Watt Raine

James Watt Raine

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About the Author

James Watt Raine is remembered for his focused study of Appalachian mountain communities and the cultural traditions shaped by life in the region. His writing brings together observation, regional history, and social description, offering readers a portrait of mountain people during the early twentieth century. Through careful attention to place, custom, and community, Raine documents the distinctive character of Appalachia and preserves an important record of its people. His work remains of interest to readers exploring Appalachian studies, American regional history, folklore, and cultural anthropology.

Common genres
American History Appalachian History cultural history Cultural Studies regional studies Sociology
Writing style
observational descriptive scholarly

Books by James Watt Raine