9780986110962 - Embedded in Clay (24 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Clay sits quietly on the west bank of the St. Johns River.Compared with neighbors Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Clayattracts relatively little attention, and its stories often go untold.In 2013, members of Clay County Writers werechallenged to collaborate on an anthology. More than a dozenlocal writers set out to explore people, communities, and eventsthat shaped the character of this area. Drawing on historicaldocuments, interviews, and other materials, each writer uneartheda fresh point of view. Residents responded generously, sharingmemories, contacts, and other resources.Organized in roughly chronological order, these storiesspan the early 1800s to the present. They offer glimpses of thechallenges, conflicts, and commitments of a diverse group ofpeople-people who made a difference in Clay and in the world.Though the stories belong to the individual writers, in allways, this anthology has been a community effort.Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW"These stories about Clay inhabitants captivate and lureone in. I wanted to see, feel, taste, and touch through these localheroes. The authors imbued the work with dialect, empathy, history, and humor. Not living in Florida, I enjoyed looking upeach locale on a map to further dip into the legacy of Clay."Shonnie Brown, M.A., writer, editor, visual artist, Healdsburg, California"Ever heard of the 'Water Dogs' of Black Creek? MarthaChalker of Middleburg? Or Augusta Fells Savage of Green CoveSprings? How about Bokar of the Monkey Farm? Or FrankTowers in Camp Blanding? These and other unique charactersleap from the pages of Embedded in Clay to hint at horizons ofhistory in northeast Florida. Some remained in Clay County theirentire lives; some traveled worldwide. All are worthy of ourglances into the past. As you read, you see the creek, soak in itsdarkness, or revel in its neighbors' triumphs. Find a deeperappreciation of this place as you learn more about its individuals.The stories bring delight and joy to readers."Bobbi McDermott, engineer and former Orange ParkHigh School physics and chemistry teacher"As a Clay County resident for over three decades, I'dgrown immune to its natural beauty, quirky characters, andunique history. Embedded in Clay transported me to the darkwaters of Black Creek. I marveled at the history of artist AugustaSavage and the beauty of her works, and I enjoyed the story ofthe chimpanzees at the Monkey Farm."Ron Word, retired wire service correspondent"When brought face to face with [the train], FrankTowers seized the moment in history and became a messenger ofprovidence and sustenance to the desperately sick Jews. Longafter the war, he continued to reunite veterans and Holocaustsurvivors around the world to tell their stories. As AmericanJews, we felt touched by his compassion and regret we didn'tmeet him."Gary and Penina Weltman, Jacksonville, Florida"These stories taught me a great deal about where I grewup, yet knew little about. Born and raised in Jacksonville, my.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Clay sits quietly on the west bank of the St. Johns River.Compared with neighbors Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Clayattracts relatively little attention, and its stories often go untold.In 2013, members of Clay County Writers werechallenged to collaborate on an anthology. More than a dozenlocal writers set out to explore people, communities, and eventsthat shaped the character of this area. Drawing on historicaldocuments, interviews, and other materials, each writer uneartheda fresh point of view. Residents responded generously, sharingmemories, contacts, and other resources.Organized in roughly chronological order, these storiesspan the early 1800s to the present. They offer glimpses of thechallenges, conflicts, and commitments of a diverse group ofpeople-people who made a difference in Clay and in the world.Though the stories belong to the individual writers, in allways, this anthology has been a community effort.Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW"These stories about Clay inhabitants captivate and lureone in. I wanted to see, feel, taste, and touch through these localheroes. The authors imbued the work with dialect, empathy, history, and humor. Not living in Florida, I enjoyed looking upeach locale on a map to further dip into the legacy of Clay."Shonnie Brown, M.A., writer, editor, visual artist, Healdsburg, California"Ever heard of the 'Water Dogs' of Black Creek? MarthaChalker of Middleburg? Or Augusta Fells Savage of Green CoveSprings? How about Bokar of the Monkey Farm? Or FrankTowers in Camp Blanding? These and other unique charactersleap from the pages of Embedded in Clay to hint at horizons ofhistory in northeast Florida. Some remained in Clay County theirentire lives; some traveled worldwide. All are worthy of ourglances into the past. As you read, you see the creek, soak in itsdarkness, or revel in its neighbors' triumphs. Find a deeperappreciation of this place as you learn more about its individuals.The stories bring delight and joy to readers."Bobbi McDermott, engineer and former Orange ParkHigh School physics and chemistry teacher"As a Clay County resident for over three decades, I'dgrown immune to its natural beauty, quirky characters, andunique history. Embedded in Clay transported me to the darkwaters of Black Creek. I marveled at the history of artist AugustaSavage and the beauty of her works, and I enjoyed the story ofthe chimpanzees at the Monkey Farm."Ron Word, retired wire service correspondent"When brought face to face with [the train], FrankTowers seized the moment in history and became a messenger ofprovidence and sustenance to the desperately sick Jews. Longafter the war, he continued to reunite veterans and Holocaustsurvivors around the world to tell their stories. As AmericanJews, we felt touched by his compassion and regret we didn'tmeet him."Gary and Penina Weltman, Jacksonville, Florida"These stories taught me a great deal about where I grewup, yet knew little about. Born and raised in Jacksonville, my.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Clay sits quietly on the west bank of the St. Johns River.Compared with neighbors Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Clayattracts relatively little attention, and its stories often go untold.In 2013, members of Clay County Writers werechallenged to collaborate on an anthology. More than a dozenlocal writers set out to explore people, communities, and eventsthat shaped the character of this area. Drawing on historicaldocuments, interviews, and other materials, each writer uneartheda fresh point of view. Residents responded generously, sharingmemories, contacts, and other resources.Organized in roughly chronological order, these storiesspan the early 1800s to the present. They offer glimpses of thechallenges, conflicts, and commitments of a diverse group ofpeople-people who made a difference in Clay and in the world.Though the stories belong to the individual writers, in allways, this anthology has been a community effort.Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW"These stories about Clay inhabitants captivate and lureone in. I wanted to see, feel, taste, and touch through these localheroes. The authors imbued the work with dialect, empathy, history, and humor. Not living in Florida, I enjoyed looking upeach locale on a map to further dip into the legacy of Clay."Shonnie Brown, M.A., writer, editor, visual artist, Healdsburg, California"Ever heard of the 'Water Dogs' of Black Creek? MarthaChalker of Middleburg? Or Augusta Fells Savage of Green CoveSprings? How about Bokar of the Monkey Farm? Or FrankTowers in Camp Blanding? These and other unique charactersleap from the pages of Embedded in Clay to hint at horizons ofhistory in northeast Florida. Some remained in Clay County theirentire lives; some traveled worldwide. All are worthy of ourglances into the past. As you read, you see the creek, soak in itsdarkness, or revel in its neighbors' triumphs. Find a deeperappreciation of this place as you learn more about its individuals.The stories bring delight and joy to readers."Bobbi McDermott, engineer and former Orange ParkHigh School physics and chemistry teacher"As a Clay County resident for over three decades, I'dgrown immune to its natural beauty, quirky characters, andunique history. Embedded in Clay transported me to the darkwaters of Black Creek. I marveled at the history of artist AugustaSavage and the beauty of her works, and I enjoyed the story ofthe chimpanzees at the Monkey Farm."Ron Word, retired wire service correspondent"When brought face to face with [the train], FrankTowers seized the moment in history and became a messenger ofprovidence and sustenance to the desperately sick Jews. Longafter the war, he continued to reunite veterans and Holocaustsurvivors around the world to tell their stories. As AmericanJews, we felt touched by his compassion and regret we didn'tmeet him."Gary and Penina Weltman, Jacksonville, Florida"These stories taught me a great deal about where I grewup, yet knew little about. Born and raised in Jacksonville, my.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Clay sits quietly on the west bank of the St. Johns River.Compared with neighbors Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Clayattracts relatively little attention, and its stories often go untold.In 2013, members of Clay County Writers werechallenged to collaborate on an anthology. More than a dozenlocal writers set out to explore people, communities, and eventsthat shaped the character of this area. Drawing on historicaldocuments, interviews, and other materials, each writer uneartheda fresh point of view. Residents responded generously, sharingmemories, contacts, and other resources.Organized in roughly chronological order, these storiesspan the early 1800s to the present. They offer glimpses of thechallenges, conflicts, and commitments of a diverse group ofpeople-people who made a difference in Clay and in the world.Though the stories belong to the individual writers, in allways, this anthology has been a community effort.Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW"These stories about Clay inhabitants captivate and lureone in. I wanted to see, feel, taste, and touch through these localheroes. The authors imbued the work with dialect, empathy, history, and humor. Not living in Florida, I enjoyed looking upeach locale on a map to further dip into the legacy of Clay."Shonnie Brown, M.A., writer, editor, visual artist, Healdsburg, California"Ever heard of the 'Water Dogs' of Black Creek? MarthaChalker of Middleburg? Or Augusta Fells Savage of Green CoveSprings? How about Bokar of the Monkey Farm? Or FrankTowers in Camp Blanding? These and other unique charactersleap from the pages of Embedded in Clay to hint at horizons ofhistory in northeast Florida. Some remained in Clay County theirentire lives; some traveled worldwide. All are worthy of ourglances into the past. As you read, you see the creek, soak in itsdarkness, or revel in its neighbors' triumphs. Find a deeperappreciation of this place as you learn more about its individuals.The stories bring delight and joy to readers."Bobbi McDermott, engineer and former Orange ParkHigh School physics and chemistry teacher"As a Clay County resident for over three decades, I'dgrown immune to its natural beauty, quirky characters, andunique history. Embedded in Clay transported me to the darkwaters of Black Creek. I marveled at the history of artist AugustaSavage and the beauty of her works, and I enjoyed the story ofthe chimpanzees at the Monkey Farm."Ron Word, retired wire service correspondent"When brought face to face with [the train], FrankTowers seized the moment in history and became a messenger ofprovidence and sustenance to the desperately sick Jews. Longafter the war, he continued to reunite veterans and Holocaustsurvivors around the world to tell their stories. As AmericanJews, we felt touched by his compassion and regret we didn'tmeet him."Gary and Penina Weltman, Jacksonville, Florida"These stories taught me a great deal about where I grewup, yet knew little about. Born and raised in Jacksonville, my.

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Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Clay sits quietly on the west bank of the St. Johns River. Compared with neighbors Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Clay attracts relatively little attention, and its stories often go untold. In 2013, members of Clay County Writers were challenged to collaborate on an anthology. More than a dozen local writers set out to explore people, communities, and events that shaped the character of this area. Drawing on historical documents, interviews, and other materials, each writer unearthed a fresh point of view. Residents responded generously, sharing memories, contacts, and other resources. Organized in roughly chronological order, these stories span the early 1800s to the present. They offer glimpses of the challenges, conflicts, and commitments of a diverse group of people-people who made a difference in Clay and in the world. Though the stories belong to the individual writers, in all ways, this anthology has been a community effort.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 198.

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Clay sits quietly on the west bank of the St. Johns River.Compared with neighbors Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Clayattracts relatively little attention, and its stories often go untold.In 2013, members of Clay County Writers werechallenged to collaborate on an anthology. More than a dozenlocal writers set out to explore people, communities, and eventsthat shaped the character of this area. Drawing on historicaldocuments, interviews, and other materials, each writer uneartheda fresh point of view. Residents responded generously, sharingmemories, contacts, and other resources.Organized in roughly chronological order, these storiesspan the early 1800s to the present. They offer glimpses of thechallenges, conflicts, and commitments of a diverse group ofpeoplepeople who made a difference in Clay and in the world.Though the stories belong to the individual writers, in allways, this anthology has been a community effort.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Embedded in Clay | Maureen A Jung (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2019 | Global Authors Publishers | EAN 9780986110962 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.