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Stories of Survival: Arkansas Farmers During the Great Depression
Stories of Survival Arkansas Farmers During the Great Depression Author:William Downs Jr. Through dozens of in-depth interviews representing all sections of the state, farm families recall their best times, their worst times and day-to-day experiences such as chores, washing, bathing, clothes making, medical care, home remedies, spiritual life, courtship and marriage, school experiences, etc. Their stories reveal how ordinary men and... more » women, frequently living in abject poverty, endured cataclysmic natural disasters and economic collapse with extraordinary courage, faith, resourcefulness, and a good sense of humor.« less