From the Mountain From the Valley

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All previously published poems are reprinted here by permission. Previous publication information appears in the bibliography.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Still, James, 1906-

From the mountain, from the valley: new and collected poems / James

Still; edited by Ted Olson.

p. cm.

ISBN 0-8131-2199-X (acid-free paper)

1. Appalachian Region, Southern–Poetry. I. Olson, Ted. II. Title.

PS3537.T5377 F76 2001

811'.52–dc21 00-012280

This book is printed on acid-free recycled paper meeting the requirements of the American National Standard for Permanence in Paper for Printed Library Materials.

Manufactured in the United States of America.