"In eighty-nine superb drawings John Biggers, a gifted American Negro artist, provides an intimate view of "the web of life" on a continent which becomes increasingly important with every passing day. Through these drawings and his eloquent, deeply-felt introduction, he captures the spirit of the African people in a way all his own."--From jacket flap.

Reading this, you will be impressed by the great differences in the lifeways of rural children today and those about a 100 years ago.

"These stories of pioneer times are flavorsome not only with snuff-dipping but with homey incidents woven together with skill and humor while at the same time developing the stalwart character of Aunt Dicy. We are introduced also to significant features of social history of early settlers in south central Texas counties enlivened with descriptions of quaint folkways, folk talk and folk beliefs."--p. ix.