Country Stores

by Jim Harrison

This book of beautiful illustrations, with fascinating history woven throughout, delightfully captures that beloved American institution of yesteryear, the country store.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published October 25, 2001

About the author

Jim Harrison loves the South and rural America with a passion. With paintbrush and pen, he does his best to preserve that part of rural America that seems to be slipping away far too quickly.

--from the author's website

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Reviews

[Susannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoughtful reminiscences of an artist who in younger days painted advertisements on the sides of old barns and country stores in rural South Carolina. His perspectives will bring a smile to your face, as he shares memories our grandparents would have recognized. Lovingly illustrated with numerous and varied rustic wayside emporiums. A gentle read that will linger with you long after turning the last page.

[Duane · Rating 4 out of 5]

For anyone interested in the history of Country Stores and what made them so special, this is a great book. Filled with illustrations from the artists work, you get to read how country stores came to be, what made them so unique and what ultimately led to their fading away from us. A great resource for anyone interested in the beginning of commerce in the United States.