This remarkable collection of essays is nothing less than a tour through the underbelly of the American South, where guidebooks fear to tread. Tinder-dry wit on eight subcultures, some more or less suspect, exploring offbeat pastimes and quirky subcultures that thrive far from the mainstream. From men sticking their bare hands into river holes, waiting for fish to try and swallow their hand, then haul them out of the water, to moonshine makers, squirrel brain eaters, coon hunters and rural enthusiasts keeping age-old rituals alive. A dangerous work, capable of provoking readers into buying a frog farm! With sharp reporting, rich cultural history, and a warm eye for colourful characters, the author celebrates the individualism, eccentric charm, and enduring folkways that define life in America’s back roads. This book is perfect for readers who love curious reallife stories with heart and grit. Good condition. Softcover, 19.5cm x 13cm, 271 pages.