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Marking his plot in life: Author shares his love of local lore and mountain heritage
For most boys, Superman and Batman were their heroes; for Bob Plott, his ancestors were super men. As he grew up in Haywood County, Plott would spend hours listening to his elders tell stories about the old-timers and life in Western North Carolina. “Ever since I was a little kid, I was always interested in history,” Plott said. “These guys were looked upon as celebrities almost.” His ancestors regaled Plott with tales starring the Plott hound, a hunting dog named…
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The fascinating story of the Plott hound
A new book has been published that will be of particular interest to area hunters, outdoorsmen, and dog lovers. It will also be of considerable value to those concerned with the region’s human history. The Story of the Plott Hound: Strike & Stay (Charleston SC: History Press, 2007; soft cover; 189 pages; $22.99) by Bob Plott is many things. It is above all the story of the evolution of a truly great America breed of dog that commenced when two…
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