Captivating vignettes from a hillside Ohio landscape, blending memory, humor, and a love of place.
This collection blends personal reminiscence with short essays and verse, inviting readers into the hills along the Ohio River. Across garden patches, old abandoned sites, and quiet rooms, the author writes with warmth and a gentle sense of wonder about weeds, relics, and everyday scenes. The book pairs funny, thoughtful, and sometimes bittersweet moments to reveal a life lived close to family, nature, and memory.
- Experience humorous stories about kitchen tables, restaurant days, and the small wonders that shape daily life.
- Explore reflections on weeds, gardens, and the changing landscape that holds memory and meaning.
- Encounter found relics, Indian artifacts, and landscapes that spark curiosity and reverence for the region.
- Discover poems and verse that celebrate friendship, community, and the simple, homely moments that endure.
Ideal for readers who enjoy intimate regional writing, memory-driven essays, and gentle verse about place, nature, and home.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Delve into the heart of the Ohio River Valley with this captivating collection of stories by the author as he recollects his experiences and encounters along the beloved waterway. From the tales of rivermen and their unique culture to the musings on the region's natural beauty, this book is a rich tapestry of the history, folklore, and personal reflections that have shaped this iconic American landscape. Each chapter reveals insights into the lives of those who have lived and worked on the river, their struggles, joys, and the allure that has drawn people to its shores for centuries. Through the author's evocative prose, readers will discover the enduring spirit of the Ohio River Valley, a region where the past and present intertwine in a timeless embrace. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331582335_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331582335
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331582335
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)