Description
1975 edition. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Rear cover has a large tear. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of “Button Shoes” by Esther Pence Garber offers a charming glimpse into the world of early 20th-century Appalachia. Published in 1975, this autobiographical novel follows the author’s childhood in rural West Virginia, where she grew up in a close-knit community steeped in tradition and folk wisdom. Garber’s vivid prose transports readers to a simpler time, capturing the joys and hardships of rural life with warmth and authenticity.
While the book’s exterior shows signs of wear from countless readings, the pages remain largely intact, allowing readers to immerse themselves in Garber’s evocative descriptions of Appalachian culture, from quilting bees and barn raisings to folk tales and superstitions. As a work of historical fiction, “Button Shoes” offers a rare and valuable perspective on a rapidly disappearing way of life, making it a treasured addition to any collection focused on Appalachian literature or American cultural history.
