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History and Genealogy
History of Preston County by S. T. Wiley Hardcover Reprint edition (January 1997) McClain Printing Company; ISBN: 0870120549	History of Preston County West Virginia by S.T. Wiley, A.W. Frederick Paperback Reprint edition (March 1999) Clearfield Co; ISBN: 0806347996	Index to S.T. Wiley's History of Preston County by Harold F. Powell Paperback (January 1997) McClain Printing Company; ISBN: 0870121006

Fiction
Strange as This Weather Has Been by Ann Pancake		Set in present day West Virginia, Ann Pancake’s debut novel, Strange As This Weather Has Been, tells the story of a coal mining family—a couple and their four children—living through the latest mining boom and dealing with the mountaintop removal and strip mining that is ruining what is left of their mountain life. As the mine turns the mountains to slag and wastewater, workers struggle with layoffs and children find adventure in the blasted moonscape craters. Strange As This Weather Has Been follows several members of the family, with a particular focus on fifteen-year-old Bant and her mother, Lace. Working at a “scab” motel, Bant becomes involved with a young miner while her mother contemplates joining the fight against the mining companies. As domestic conflicts escalate at home, the children are pushed more and more outside among junk from the floods and felled trees in the hollows—the only nature they have ever known. But Bant has other memories and is as curious and strong-willed as her mother, and ultimately comes to discover the very real threat of destruction that looms as much in the landscape as it does at home.
The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake by Breece D'J Pancake		Breece D'J Pancake cut short a remarkably promising career when he took his own life in 1979 at the age of 26. In 1983 Little, Brown and Company's posthumous publication of this book-a collection of stories that depict, with astonishing power and grace, the world of Pancake's native rural West Virginia-electrified the literary world with a force that still resounds across two decades.
Follow the River by James Alexander Thom		Mary Ingles was twenty-three, married, and pregnant, when Shawnee Indians invaded her peaceful Virginia (New River area) settlement, killed the men and women, then took her captive. For months, she lived with them, unbroken, until she escaped, and followed a thousand mile trail to freedom--an extraordinary story of a pioneer woman who risked her life to return to her people.
WV Travel Related
Country Roads of West Virginia : Drives, Day Trips, and Weekend Excursions by Lynn Seldon,		From the back roads of Alabama to romantic getaways in the heart of New York City... from county fairs and festivals to recipes from country inns, Country Roads Press offers the best in regional-interest titles for destinations throughout the country.
Way Out in West Virginia; A Must-Have Guide to the Oddities and Wonders of the Mountain State by Jeanne Mozier		If you want to be in the know- or to see for yourself - most, if not all, of the quirky, wacky, and unbelievable things West Virginia can lay claim to, this book has your name on it.
Scenic Driving West Virginia by Bruce Sloane		Discover some of the most dramatic scenery in the eastern United States. Scenic Driving West Virginia accompanies you on twenty-four drives that highlight the Mountain State's most interesting natural and historic features. Here you will find roaring rivers and white-water rafting, rock ridges and gorges, ancient Indian mounds, Civil War battlefields, high-tech coal mines, virgin forest, springs and spas, and rustic farms. Written by travel journalist and geologist Bruce Sloane, this book provides comprehensive route descriptions, travel information, detailed maps, information on recreational opportunities, historic sites, and more. So pack up the car, grab your camera and Scenic West Virginia, and explore the land of Jamboree USA, the Hatfields and McCoys, and that steel drivin' man, John Henry.
Off the Beaten Path - West Virginia: A Guide to Unique Places by Off the Beaten Path		Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, West Virginia Off the Beaten Path shows you the Mountain State you never knew existed. Bravely scale the fabled Seneca Rocks, take in the beauty of the Huntington Museum of Art’s orchid collection, or try your luck at the Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
50 Hikes in West Virginia: From the Allegheny Mountains to the Ohio River by Leonard M. Adkins		West Virginia native and long-distance hiker and author Leonard M. Adkins has walked more than 400 miles to uncover 50 hikes available to outdoor travelers of all ages and abilities. From rugged Allegheny Mountain summits to the banks of the Ohio River, the author leads you to hikes beside rushing streams and crashing waterfalls, up to windswept plains whose flora and fauna resemble that of Canada's, and into hill country's hidden valleys. Other journeys traverse rocky mountain crests, reveal far-reaching vistas, travel miles of nearly level rail-trails, and explore historic sites and Civil War battlefields. One hike passes by a listing wooden shelter once used by President Lyndon B. Johnson; another goes into a series of tunnels cut through the mountains. The shortest hike is 0.5 mile, the longest is a challenging multiday backpacking trek on the state's premier long-distance route, the Allegheny Trail. An overview chart provides information on the 50 hikes at a glance, making it easy to choose the hike that's right for you. Each hike description includes trailhead directions, total distance, hiking time, vertical rise, a detailed account of the route, and a topographic map. 50 black & white photos, 51 maps, index.
Hiking West Virginia by Steven Carroll & Mark Miller		Lace up your boots and sample seventy of the best trails West Virginia has to offer. You'll discover historic Revolutionary and Civil War sites such as Harpers Ferry, dramatic vistas over rolling hills in the Molly Sods Wilderness, and the plunging cliffs of the New River Gorge. The Mountain State is famous for its rugged terrain, quiet forests, vast high meadows, and thundering rivers. Veteran hikers and conservationists Steven Carroll and Mark Miller will introduce you to this and much more. Use this guide for: up-to-date information; accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails; difficulty ratings for each hike; detailed trail maps; zero-impact camping tips. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout West Virginia.

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