Down Cut Shin Creek: The Pack Horse Librarians of Kentucky

If you were growing up in the 1930s in the rugged mountains of eastern Kentucky, you'd recognize the pack horse librarian immediately as she came up the trail. Her saddlebags would be filled with books, one of which might be for you. Your heart would race, and you'd be so happy that you'd shout, "The book woman's comin'! She's coming down the creek!"