Dr. Luke Manget published Ginseng Diggers in 2022 (University of Kentucky Press), where he explores the place of the ginseng trade in the ecology and history of Appalachia. He digs into (no pun intended) history, environmental and economical issues, culture, literature, and the abiding impact of the worldwide desire for ginseng root on the region. His book is available at all online booksellers. Dr. Manget was serving as Assistant Professor of History at Dalton State College at the time of the interview, and now teaches at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
