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in Missouri, including an account of her interesting travels to Mexico and out west, and about her studies of animal husbandry at the University of Missouri. She also shares how she met her husband, and how they eventually returned to Rappahannock County.
In writing these books, the Sneads’ original plan was to pass along their memoirs to their children and grandchildren, but these valuable accounts document the times beautifully, offering a gift for everyone. Each book is filled with wonderful black and white photos of scenes, family and friends. Chapters open with a literaiy quote or poem, that tie in with the story.
“Hollow Boy” is complete with the Snead family tree, and the author’s hand-drawn illustration of key landmarks from his childhood in the Gid Brown and Harris hollows. Judge Snead has given us a very personal, at times, self-deprecating, and at other times, quite humorous, snapshot of county life.
Now retired, the Sneads live happily on a small farm in Little Washington, surrounded by children, grandchildren and dear friends.
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