Down from the Mountain

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Dr. Renfro C. Manning shares tales and draws lessons from life growing up in Harlan County, Kentucky. These stories depict a time when Appalachia was filled with unique and often unbelievable characters--from bootleggers to snake handlers. Dr. Manning demonstrates how those formative experiences informed decision-making throughout his life and career as Superintendent of Schools in Virginia and South Carolina.