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From the late nineteenth century well into the 1960s,…
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Tar Heel Lightnin’: How Secret Stills and Fast Cars Made North Carolina the Moonshine Capital of the World
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Reviews (7)
Terry L. Price –
A terrific look at the history of moonshine distilling in North Carolina
The book is well written with a wealth of primary sources to support the writing. Growing up in North Carolina I remember some of the stories and people featured in the book. And, the postmodern distillers are continuing the tradition creating excellent products done the old fashioned way. A good read!
diane –
Amazing book
Received this book in a timely fashion. It was just as described. Very pleased and satisfied.
devorah –
Great read
Great book. I am from a small village in NC. I get it. And I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book. As the author is from my home town!!
bookwomen37 –
Southern History Moonshine and Racing
I enjoyed reading this book. The book explores the history of Moonshine and alcohol in North Carolina. The book is well written and easy to read. I learned a lot about the impact of Moonshine on the history of the state. Historical illustrations accompany the text. Enjoy
Kimmie Lewis –
What You Don’t Know About Moonshine in NC….
As a North Carolinian with moonshine in my ancestral DNA, I was excited to get my hands on Tar Heel Lighnin. This book sheds light on lots of the history but in a way that had me saying, “ohhhh,” when I kept reading. You see, moonshine has quite a history of it’s own and the version I read was very similar to parts I had been told by various members of my family. The kicker is, my family history passed down over a few generations has focused on more of the “tobacco business,” the family had. Truth is, after Hurricane Hazel came through in 1954, the trees became the perfect hideaway for the stills. And those stills supported my ancestors in ways that tobacco could not.I appreciated the chance to read this one and think it will make a great gift this holiday for some members of my family! I’m really thankful that Daniel Pierce was able to capture such rich information when a lot of the word of mouth history is quickly disappearing. Cheers!
Beth Shulam –
Entertaining chronicle of the history of bootlegging
As the descendant of two families from Franklin and Henry County, Virginia who were involved in the bootleg business, this book helped me understand the lives of my ancestors and the socioeconomic factors that contributed to their involvement.Lots of detail and research that is woven into a well written and entertaining chronicle of the history of bootlegging in North Carolina.
Ellie –
Not as good as watching the show on TV.
This was for my husband who loves “Moonshiners” on TV, but he didn’t enjoy reading the book.