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Missing mountains

Missing mountains

We went to the mountaintop but it wasn't there
EssaysPolitics & Society
Pages
220
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of essays features Kentuckian writers, including Wendell Berry and Bobbie Ann Mason, who speak out against the devastating practice of mountaintop removal mining. Through their diverse perspectives, the authors explore the environmental and social impacts of this industry on their home state. The book offers a powerful look at the fight to preserve natural landscapes and communities.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingInformativeReflectiveComplex

Genres

Essays Politics & Society Science & Nature

Authors

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Bobbie Ann Mason

Bobbie Ann Mason writes fiction that often explores life in rural America. Her notable works include In Country and Shiloh and Other Stories. She's a keen observer of everyday people and their experiences.

K
Kristin Johannsen

Kristin Johannsen is the author of the compelling novel, "Missing Mountains." Her stories often explore environmental themes with a clear, direct voice.

M
Mary Ann Taylor-Hall

Mary Ann Taylor-Hall is the author of "Missing Mountains." Her writing is appreciated for its direct style and insightful observations.

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Silas House

Silas House tells stories deeply rooted in the Appalachian mountains. His work, including Missing Mountains, often focuses on the region's people and their connection to the land. He is a distinctive voice in contemporary Southern fiction.

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Wendell Berry

Wendell E. Berry is an American novelist, poet, environmental activist, cultural critic, and farmer. A prolific author, he has written many novels, short stories, poems, and essays. - Wikipedia