A collection of historical short stories from southwestern Virginia and southern Western Virginia by social media personality Hood in the Woods. This book covers everything from abandoned coal towns in southern West Virginia to abandoned plantations in southwestern Virginia. We will learn about the Orr Manor, the house on the cover. The history of Virginia asylums, state schools and how they are related to the eugenics movement. We will learn about George Carter the founder of Coalwood WV, then follow the life of Rocket Boy Homer Hickam and his brother Jim the football coach. There is also an in-depth story about the Roanoke Riot, when southern justice met the coal wars. And many, many more... Follow me on YouTube- Hood in the Woods Facebook- The real Hood in the Woods Instagram- Abandoned in Appalachia