{"product_id":"on-troublesome-creek-9781950564255","title":"On Troublesome Creek","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eJames Still, who grew up in Alabama and settled in Knott County, Kentucky in the 1930s, wrote On Troublesome Creek, a semi-autobiographical work of fiction that draws from the agrarian and regional sources of life in the Cumberland Plateau to celebrate the culture defined by family, self-sufficiency, and hard work. The colloquial dialogue brings to life a community attached to the land. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 120 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: The University Press of Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1941, James Still embarked on a journey from eastern Kentucky to Europe, leaving behind a recently published, semi-autobiographical work of fiction titled On Troublesome Creek. Despite his evolving perspective, his work remained deeply rooted in the agrarian and regional sources of life in the Cumberland Plateau, which played a crucial role in supporting the American war effort. Similar to the riverbeds and creeks he frequently referenced, Still's writing serves as a reminder to readers of the local and regional founts they were fighting for during the Second World War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Alabama, James Still eventually settled down in Knott County, Kentucky, in the early 1930s. In On Troublesome Creek, he vividly portrays the ebb and flow of Appalachian living, while also celebrating the culture that was shaped by family, self-sufficiency, and hard work. The colloquial dialogue brings to life a community deeply connected to the land they had inhabited for generations, as well as the sustenance and rituals that maintained their world amidst the uncertainties of the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough his writing, Still offers a poignant portrayal of the region's history, culture, and the struggles of its people. He captures the essence of the Appalachian experience, showcasing the resilience and determination of its inhabitants in the face of adversity. On Troublesome Creek remains a testament to the power of literature to capture the human spirit and preserve the rich tapestry of our collective heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 x 140 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781950564255\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Still","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100391633146,"sku":"9781950564255","price":9.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1657905572515_book.jpg?v=1658138000","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/on-troublesome-creek-9781950564255","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}