Appalachian Poetry O Mountaineers West 1974 McCarthyism Blacklist Grassroots 1st

by Don West

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First edition

.no-subscribe { display: none} [contenteditable] { pointer-events: none; } O Mountaineers! A Collection of Poems by Don West Published by Appalachian Press, Huntington, West Virginia, 1974. First Edition. Very good hardcover, in very good dustjacket in archival mylar wrapper. Tight binding, slight spine canter, edge tears & chips to dj, clean unmarked text. 8vo, 242 pages. O Mountaineers! by Don West, a fierce collection of poetry, was published in 1974 by Appalachian Press in Huntington, West Virginia, a small radical imprint tied to the region’s labor and folk movements. West, a poet, educator, and activist, co-founded the Highlander Folk Center in Tennessee and established the Appalachian South Folklife Center in West Virginia, dedicating his life to Appalachian heritage and social justice. Written during a period of renewed interest in mountain culture—amid the War on Poverty and environmental activism—this 242-page volume captures West’s lifelong fight against the “hillbilly” stereotype, blending his rural Georgia roots with a radical critique of American capitalism. Its release through Appalachian Press underscores West’s commitment to grassroots publishing, amplifying voices often ignored by mainstream outlets. The book houses poems spanning West’s career, from the 1930s to the 1970s, reflecting his roles as a farmer, preacher, and labor organizer. Pieces like “For Claude Williams” evoke the mountaineer’s spirit—rugged, defiant, and rooted in independence—while others

• Publisher: Appalachian Press
• Year: 1974
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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