Ramp Hollow

"Ramp Hollow" by Steven Stoll explores the complex history of Appalachia, examining how the region’s self-sufficient, communal ways of life were gradually disrupted by industrial extraction industries. The book highlights the lasting impact of dispossession and resource exploitation on the region’s inhabitants and challenges conventional notions of progress and development. Through a broad-ranging investigation, it offers a provocative perspective on Appalachia's past and its ongoing consequences.