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Author Avis Turner in her third book tells about history along the Smith River, which she and her family lived in Patrick and Henry counties in Virginia.

Set in Bassett, Virginia, 1920s-1930s, home of Bassett Furniture Industries that became known as the largest manufacturer of wood furniture in the world, Avis Turner's second book tells about life in the small town with two movie theaters, a hotel, and much more. It was a place where entrepreneurs operated boarding houses, raised and sold chickens, and sold grocery with home delivery. Past times included pitching horseshoes, playing card games, going to the show, movies, planting flowers or just sitting on the steps with a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade. Avis tells the story of her hometown...

Set in northeast Patrick County near Fairystone State Park today and Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, Avis Turner tells the story of her grandmother Mattie Turner, who lost a husband at a young age and raised her brood of children alone. Mother, provider, and artist this book tells the story of a strong woman, who kept her family going in tough times.