In this volume of memories of life in North Carolina during the first half of the twentieth century, Harris has, as is typical of her writing, portrayed the drama of the everyday, the mystery of common-place people, and the triumph of the human spirit. The true spices in this book are the people. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.