Don't Go Up Kettle Creek: Verbal Legacy Upper Cumberland

Focusing on the lives of those along Kettle Creek, this historical account captures a century and a half of experiences shaped by farming, logging, steamboating, and the Civil War. William Lynwood Montell utilizes personal recollections from long-term residents to highlight the region's unique history and the interplay of geography and economy. The narrative also addresses the lasting impact of the Civil War and modernization on traditional lifestyles. The paperback edition includes a new foreword discussing recent changes in the Upper Cumberland area.