The Majesty of the Mississippi Delta

The Majesty of the Mississippi Delta
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Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Total Pages : 106
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ISBN-10 : 1455608246
ISBN-13 : 9781455608249
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis The Majesty of the Mississippi Delta by : Fraiser, Jim

This book presents the manner in which builders adapted to the whimsy of a river and the tides of technological, social, and political change while preserving the beauty and grandeur for which the South is known.

The Majesty of Eastern Mississippi and the Coast

The Majesty of Eastern Mississippi and the Coast
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Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Total Pages : 104
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ISBN-10 : 158980158X
ISBN-13 : 9781589801585
Rating : 4/5 (8X Downloads)

Synopsis The Majesty of Eastern Mississippi and the Coast by :

From Pascagoula to Tupelo, and Jackson too, the beauty of Mississippi's historic homes shines through with stunning photography.

The Majesty of Savannah

The Majesty of Savannah
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Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Total Pages : 104
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ISBN-10 : 1455608181
ISBN-13 : 9781455608188
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis The Majesty of Savannah by : Beney, Peter

This exquisite collection of color photos tells the story of the buildings, inside and out, that give Savannah its special charm.

The Mississippi Delta and the World

The Mississippi Delta and the World
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Publisher : LSU Press
Total Pages : 230
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ISBN-10 : 9780807153321
ISBN-13 : 080715332X
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis The Mississippi Delta and the World by : James C. Cobb

No one knew the Mississippi Delta more intimately or told its story more eloquently than did David L. Cohn (1894-1960). Between 1935 and 1960 he produced ten books including his best known, God Shakes Creation, later expanded into Where I Was Born and Raised -- and scores of articles and essays, including more than sixty such pieces in the Atlantic Monthly alone. One of his greatest frustrations, however, was not finding time to organize and prepare for publication the memoir he began in 1953. James C. Cobb discovered Cohn's memoir in 1985 in the David L. Cohn Collection at the University of Mississippi. Struck by its richness and convinced that it should be published, he undertook the task of arranging and editing the material. What Cobb has brought forth is an immensely valuableand entertaining work of both literary and historical significance that plots one extraordinary man's course through the changes of the twentieth century. Cohn was in essence a "cosmopolitan provincial," an observer who realized that the problems and circumstances of the Delta were at the same time unique and universal. A native of Greenville, he was educated at the University of Virginia and Yale University Law School. A brief but highly successful career in business allowed him to pursue his dream of being a writer. He traveled widely but remained faithful to his Delta roots, counting among his close friends both William Alexander Percy and Hodding Carter. He was intensely interested in politics and served as speechwriter for Democratic party leaders, including Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, and Lyndon Johnson. Lamenting the trend toward overspecialization, Cohn did not shrink from expressing his views on a wide array of topics: race and religion, free trade and internationalism, technology and culture, and materialism and matrimony, among others. Southern to the marrow and an almost zealously patriotic American, he was also a Jew, and he managed a harmonious integration of all three identities rather than the separation or suppression of any one. In his Introduction, Cohn describes his memoir as "primarily an evocation of persons and places... the physical and spiritual terrain of my youth," a period that takes him from birth through approximately 1934. Cobb picks up the thread in a concluding essay, surveying Cohn's later life and analyzing his literary career in light of his southern origins, racial views, ethnic ties, and internationalist perspective. Perhaps better than any other single work by Cohn, The Mississippi Delta and the World reveals that he was a truly learned commentator on the human condition, one who benefited enormously both from his travels and from his determination to maintain his ties to the place where he was "born and raised."

The Majesty of the Mississippi Delta

The Majesty of the Mississippi Delta
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Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1565548698
ISBN-13 : 9781565548695
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis The Majesty of the Mississippi Delta by : Jim Fraiser

This book presents the manner in which builders adapted to the whimsy of a river and the tides of technological, social, and political change while preserving the beauty and grandeur for which the South is known.

In an Enemy's Country

In an Enemy's Country
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Publisher : Author House
Total Pages : 313
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ISBN-10 : 9781496948366
ISBN-13 : 149694836X
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis In an Enemy's Country by : Jim Fraiser

"Liberty is fleeting; terrorism is eternal!" Or so discovers Assistant US Attorney and widower John Ferguson while reading an ancient manuscript purporting to be that of Thomas Jefferson's 1784 Paris diary, between handling a perplexing new case and rearing a precocious four-year-old son and bright-but-troubled teenage daughter. But when he discovers that the political protester he's prosecuting for assault on a federal marshal may be linked to a terrorist organization seemingly intent on wreaking havoc in his Jackson, Mississippi, hometown, and a mysterious new love interest suddenly appears on his doorstep, he finds himself locked in a life and death struggle with a brilliant but demented revolutionary dedicated to the destruction of all Ferguson holds dear and nothing less than the eradication of the American way of life.

The Majesty of Spain

The Majesty of Spain
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : UCSC:32106016800952
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis The Majesty of Spain by : Mississippi Commission for International Cultural Exchange

Adventurous Exploration Along Great Rivers

Adventurous Exploration Along Great Rivers
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Publisher : Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Total Pages : 168
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ISBN-10 :
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis Adventurous Exploration Along Great Rivers by : Amrahs Hseham

The narrative embarks on a global odyssey, weaving together tales of intrepid adventurers and explorers who have navigated the mighty waters of iconic rivers. From the mighty Amazon to the winding Nile, each chapter unfolds as a riveting expedition, providing readers with a front-row seat to the awe-inspiring beauty and challenges encountered along the way. The book captures the essence of rivers as more than mere bodies of water; they are living arteries that carry the lifeblood of diverse ecosystems and human civilizations. Each chapter delves into the unique characteristics of the rivers, exploring the ecosystems they sustain, the cultures that have thrived along their banks, and the historical significance they hold. One of the distinctive features of the book is its emphasis on the spirit of adventure. The explorers and adventurers profiled in its pages embark on journeys that go beyond the geographical; they seek to unravel the stories etched into the landscapes, encounter the people who call these riverbanks home, and confront the untamed forces of nature.

Hidden History of the Mississippi Delta

Hidden History of the Mississippi Delta
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 144
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ISBN-10 : 9781467152211
ISBN-13 : 1467152218
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Hidden History of the Mississippi Delta by : Ryan Starrett and Josh Foreman

Unearth bounty from the Mississippi Delta The conquistadors staggered through the Delta half-starved, mostly naked, dripping with swamp water. They became the first Europeans to walk in the shade of the Delta's ancient cypress trees, hear the howl of the red wolf, and eat the maize that would give the Delta its signature dish: the hot tamale. Over the centuries, the bountiful soil of the Delta would beckon to those from all over the world. Others came because they had no choice, tilling the land while they gave rise to a new and haunting music. Learn what the Delta was and what it became, and meet the characters who created what James C. Cobb called "the most southern place on earth." In this collection of the nearly forgotten, authors Ryan Starrett and Josh Foreman explore one of the most complicated and culturally rich areas in the country.

Historic Baton Rouge Architecture

Historic Baton Rouge Architecture
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Publisher : Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages : 148
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1455618098
ISBN-13 : 9781455618095
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Historic Baton Rouge Architecture by : Jim Fraiser

Tour significant Baton Rouge buildings without leaving home. Explore the state capital of Louisiana by paging through this wonderful book exhibiting Baton Rouge's grand, historic architecture. The beautiful homes and buildings of the city are exquisitely photographed here, inside and out. Historic residences, such as the Reymond House, and downtown landmarks, such as the old and new state capitol buildings, are also included in this detailed work that will be treasured for years to come.