Recollections of the Catawba Valley - by J Alex Mull & Gordon Boger (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Published in 1983, Recollections of the Catawba Valley is a selection of family stories, local history, and mountain folklore chosen by Alexander Mull and Gordon Boger who were longtime citizens of the valley. The Mull family was one of the earliest settlers in the region, and Boger, although born elsewhere, was considered a native of the valley. Some of the stories in this volume were originally published in The News Herald of Morganton, as both authors were longtime contributors to the paper.

About the Author

J. Alex Mull and Gordon Boger were both longtime residents of Morganton, North Carolina. They were also frequent collaborators having written Mountain Yarns, Legends, and Lore, and Tales of Old Burke together. Boger passed away in Morganton, North Carolina, on October 3, 1986. Mull passed away in 1982, also in Morganton.