I was reading this, and it is FASCINATING!
I'm descended mostly from Borderers. My husband, from those influenced by Borderers, Puritans, and, possibly, Quakers.
If you've ever wondered why the different parts of the country developed such different cultures, you might want to read this.
The Atlantic is more critical of this thesis, but I do think that it does have some validity. Cultural heritage is quite durable.
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