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In short, is not liberty the freedom of every person to make full use of his faculties, so long as he does not harm other persons while doing so?
Sharyn McCrumb
Born: February 26, 1948 (age 77)
Bio: Sharyn McCrumb is an American writer whose books celebrate the history and folklore of Appalachia. McCrumb is the winner of numerous literary awards, and the author of the Elizabeth McPherson series, the Ballad series, and the St. Dale series.
Known for:
- She Walks These Hills (1994)
- The ballad of Frankie Silver (1998)
- The songcatcher (2001)
- The Rosewood Casket (1996)
- The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter (1992)








