West Virginia in the Rear View Mirrror

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Step back in time with Plowing with a Horse by Richard Roberts—a heartfelt memoir of growing up in 1940s rural West Virginia. From one-room schools to open-fire laundry, this vivid account captures the simplicity, struggle, and spirit of mountain life before modern technology. A nostalgic read for history lovers and curious minds alike.

100 in stock

Plowing with a horse, making molasses, washing clothes outside over an open fire, being educated in one-room schools, peddling farm products house to house. All these things and much more helped raise this child in the remote mountains of Fayette County, West Virginia in the 1940’s, as told by Richard Roberts, this is an excellent read for those interested in knowing or remembering how it used to be, and for the young to explore how life was before cell phones, or even TV.

Weight .22 lbs
Dimensions 8.5 × .06 × 8.5 in

1 review for West Virginia in the Rear View Mirrror

  1. jcald75008

    Mommy’s Brave Day in the City is a beautifully written and illustrated story that tackles mental health in a way that’s both accessible and comforting for children. I love how it encourages empathy, self-care, and open conversations about tough days. A wonderful read for kids and parents to enjoy together!

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