Gwenneth Hinz

Of Coal and Cornbread: Angels and Ha'nts Gwenneth Hinz

Whether describing theembarrassment of a first grader with a brimming bladder or of the child'sdisillusionment and horror at recognizing his father's shoes beneath a whiteKKK robe, this book captures, entertains, and informs its reader.¿¿ Of Coal and Cornbread, Angelsand Ha'nts introduces a variety of characters including a lovablebootlegger who risks his life for a child; an oily preacher who pursues Jake'smother; and a son-in-law who crawls around under the house in search of aghost. ¿The reader will meet neighbors like Hetty Ann and Pink Byers; friends like Sam Church and GeneSutphin; and enemies like Perfect Carl Anderson and the Yodeling Mule, as wellas Sure Shot, the breeding bull; and Old Pete, the deaf, half-blind mule. In this book are many delightfulnarratives eachcomplete in itselfboth amazing and amusing; often wrapping bits of bitter information in thesweetness of humor.¿ The reader will beentertained while reaping the subtle dividend of mining history.