In Southern Appalachia, 1849, we find the Gist family trying to come to terms with the loss of their son, Isaac. Compounding the already hard times of mountain life, the remaining members of... Read allIn Southern Appalachia, 1849, we find the Gist family trying to come to terms with the loss of their son, Isaac. Compounding the already hard times of mountain life, the remaining members of the family have been affected differently by the events of the previous year. Issac's sis... Read allIn Southern Appalachia, 1849, we find the Gist family trying to come to terms with the loss of their son, Isaac. Compounding the already hard times of mountain life, the remaining members of the family have been affected differently by the events of the previous year. Issac's sister, Abby, has adopted the persona of a tomboy in an effort to fill the void left by her b... Read all