NC Bookwatch

Hal Crowther: Freedom Fighters and Hell Raisers

Season 2100 Episode 12 | 26m 46s

Author Hal Crowther's latest book - "Freedom Fighters and Hell Raisers" - compiles many of his favorite pieces about Memorable Southerners. He joins us to talk about them - on the next North Carolina Bookwatch.

Aired: 08/06/19

Rating: NR

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