An Appalachian Mother Goose In November 1979 as in

In November 1979 as in years before

including Appalachian Reckoning

who became known as the "Dean of Appalachian Literature

peculiar -- and "quare" (the local pronunciation of "queer")

An Appalachian Mother Goose In November 1979 as inWho hasn't heard of Jack Sprat, Little Boy Blue, and Peter the pumpkin eater? These colorful characters from the Mother Goose rhymes have been a staple of children's literature for the last two hundred years. James Still, long known for his ability to bring the rhythmic and evocative language of the Appalachian region onto the page, now brings fresh life to these rhymes. This new Mother Goose introduces readers to the delights of gooseberry pie, the