...in them thar hills

Posted by Philippe on November 04, 2000

Hi!
Would anybody know who first said "There is gold in them thar hills"? And, by the way, what does "thar" stand for? "there"?
I've looked in many dictionaries, to no avail...
Thanks for your answers,
Philippe

• Re: ...in them thar hills Philippe 11/05/00
• Re: ...in them thar hills James Briggs 11/05/00
  • Re: Them-there ESC 11/05/00
    • Re: ...in them thar hills Philippe 11/05/00
      • Re: ...in them thar hills Q 11/06/00
        • Re: ...in them thar hills oxhead 11/13/00