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Appalachian Odyssey: Historical Perspectives on the Great Migration
Appalachian Odyssey Historical Perspectives on the Great Migration Author:Phillip Obermiller, E. Bruce Tucker, Thomas E. Wagner One of the greatest internal migrations in American history has been the movement of the people of Appalachia to a variety of rural and urban destinations all over the country --- wherever economic opportunity beckoned. This movement has taken place in several waves throughout the twentieth century, and continues to this day. Appalachian Odyssey... more » provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the impact of this phenomenon on both the Appalachian region and the country as a whole.« less