Books.by / Feather Cottage Media

The first four chapters from each book in the Wandering Back-Roads West Virginia series

The Wandering Back-Roads West Virginia Sampler

About The Book

This sampler/reader contains the first chapter of the Wandering Back-Roads West Virginia books available on this site. The chapters are complete with the photography as published in the books. This is a great way to become familiar with the entire series. Chapters are:
The Executioner's Story: Robert Harness of Moundsville worked at the state penitentiary and helped build the state's first electric chair;
Hurley's Heaven: Jay Hurley left a lasting legacy of retailing, historic preservation, music, and friendship in Shepherdstown;
The Old Repose: The landmark Traveler's Repose in Pocahontas County is recalled by the last member of its founding family to live there;
Last Train from Clarksburg: The Locust Heights & Western excursion railroad was built by a machinist, his family and friends, who continue to keep it running more than 50 years later.

Feather Cottage Media

Documenting Appalachia's stories one book at a time.

I am a retired print journalist/photojournalist who writes nonfiction about the people, history, and culture of Appalachia--mainly West Virginia and northeast Ohio (yes, the federal government considers that Appalachia!). I also produce short documentary films about my book subjects; these can be viewed at https://YouTube.com/@FeatherCottageMedia. We sell our books at fairs and events throughout the tri-state region. Our home is in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia.