A native of Asheville, independent publisher, and former publicity director for the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Lou Harshaw has been photographing and writing about the mountains throughout her career. She has also taught classes on Southern Appalachian history and culture at several colleges in Western North Carolina.
As a historian and professional photographer, Harshaw has written numerous books about the Southern Appalachians, always imparting to her narrative a sense of her own involvement and her deep affection for the region.
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