This well-researched and engaging family history traces the lives of the Livesay family in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, from the early days of settlement to the present. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and family lore, the author offers a vivid portrait of a family and a community, and shows how their struggles and triumphs are intertwined with the larger history of the region. Anyone interested in genealogy or the history of Appalachia will find this book a fascinating read.

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