This is a compendium of eclectic quotes about the South.

This is a lively compendium of over 800 quotes by dozens of the South's best-known writers, historians, politicians, athletes, and public figures in every field. This treasury, both down-home and worldly-wise, covers the diversity of the history, attitudes, and ethos of the region, highlighting its unique characters, its regional pride, its lasting shame, and its continuity in an ever-changing world.