Welcome to UNC Press's selection of books on all things southern. From southern food and music, Native American folktales and colorful nature guides, to books on southern history and architecture, even ghost stories and sea-faring adventures -- we hope you'll find Southern Gateways the place to find wonderful books about our part of the country.

Whether you're planning supper or a road trip, or just want to read a good ghost story in the hammock or by the fire, these books provide the information and insight, and perhaps, inspiration to go there, do that, read more.

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