Along the Footwall

Along the Footwall is a collection of short stories set in the Appalachian region of Virginia. These shorts are well crafted snapshots of life told from a distinctly personal perspective. As a collection, they span over two hundred years of American history. The past is unearthed through imagery that expresses the harsh reality of life in the region while imparting a sense of the relentless tenacity that is characteristic of the people of Appalachia.