Hippie Homesteaders: Arts, Crafts, Music and Living on the Land in West Virginia
Description
Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and the counterculture of the 1960s and ’70s, thousands of young people left city life to build alternative communities in the hills of West Virginia. Through the experiences of forty artisans and musicians, this richly textured account explores back-to-the-land living, creative independence, craft traditions, music, and the unexpected bonds formed between newcomers and longtime residents. Their work not only sustained homesteaders economically but also helped shape the state’s cultural identity, contributing to enduring institutions and creative networks. Part social history and part portrait of a remarkable artistic community, the book offers a fresh perspective on West Virginia and the legacy of its hippie homesteaders.
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paperback
West Virginia University Press
Published Jan 1, 2014
240 pages
ISBN: 9781938228902
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First Published
2014
Language
eng
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