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Otto Wood, the Bandit: The Freighthopping Thief, Bootlegger, and Convicted Murderer Behind the Appalachian Ballads Trevor McKenzie
Otto Wood, the Bandit: The Freighthopping Thief, Bootlegger, and Convicted Murderer Behind the Appalachian Ballads
Trevor McKenzie
Legions of bluegrass fans know the name Otto Wood from a ballad made popular by Doc Watson, telling the story of Wood's crimes and his eventual end. However, few know the history of this Appalachian figure beyond the version heard in song. Trevor McKenzie reconstructs Wood's life, tracing how he became a celebrated folk hero.
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| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | September 14, 2021 |
| ISBN13 | 9781469665665 |
| Publishers | The University of North Carolina Press |
| Pages | 176 |
| Dimensions | 155 × 233 × 14 mm · 333 g |
| Language | English |