Appalachian oral history sources
The Transformative Power of Appalachian Oral History and Granny Magic Exploring Granny Magic: The Intersection of Appalachian Healing Charms and Remedies Granny Magic: Appalachian Healing Charms & Remedies from the Mountains by Hattie Ruth Mullins explores the traditions surrounding mountain households, community healers, and the neighbors who turned to them during illness or uncertainty. Rooted in Appalachian folk healing history, the book approaches its subject through history and folklore rather than practical medical instruction. It invites readers to consider what families preserved, how knowledge passed between people, and why a remedy, prayer, or trusted presence could hold meaning within a community’s shared responsibilities. The Role of Appalachian Granny Women and Midwives At the center are Appalachian granny women and granny midwives, whose roles bring questions of experience, apprenticeship, trust, and caregiving into focus. Mullins examines these figures with...