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- University of North Carolina Press
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- Copyright © Berea College
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- 1940-5081
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Abstract
» I) ^¿wfia -- .vin ,jaM^wte o¿ the t^é^uda^mn by Elmer Gray Perhaps no voluntary act of mankind has been more universal throughout history than that of giving. Early in the Biblical account of man's creation, Eve gave the forbidden fruit to Adam. The giving of gifts as an expression of affection or gratitude has been accepted generally as an ethical and a pious act. Thus, the practice of giving is not unique to the people of Appalachia. However, the giving of gifts has a par- ticular place in the lives of those mountain people--especially in the lives of the women. The purpose of the present treatise is to depict the exceptional role which giving has in the life of the Appalachian woman. The importance of giving will be considered within the broader realm of hospi- have contributed to the renowned "Southern Hospitality." In 1899, Frostl gave hospitality a high ranking among the social virtues of the southern mountaineer. A quarter of a century later, Raine2 described the mountaineer's hospitality as "free and lavish," "not strained or forced," and "whole hearted." In more recent writing tality. Since much of the Appalachian area lies in the Southern Region, its
Journal
Appalachian Review – University of North Carolina Press
Published: Jan 8, 1980