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Rich, Bob

 
9781938441332: A Touch of Cleveland History: Stories from the First 200 Years
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1938441338 ISBN 13 : 9781938441332
Editeur : Gray and Company, Publishers, 2013

Synopsis

These 57 short stories are an entertaining introduction to the history of Cleveland, Ohio, for natives and newcomers alike. They hit the highlights—colorful people and remarkable moments from log cabin days to an era of industrial might—and cover subjects from sports to fashion to crime. They first appeared as a weekly newspaper and radio series celebrating the city’s bicentennial in 1996.

Bob Rich’s storytelling ability made him one of the most popular adult education teachers at Cuyahoga Community College. His enthusiasm for local history shines through on the page, too, as he touches on such topics as …

  • “Ballroom” dancing in the log cabin of settler Lorenzo Carter
  • The origin of east side/west side rivalry: a feud over a bridge
  • Anti-slavery activity on Public Square and at Oberlin College
  • Feisty, gloves-off, partisan journalism in the mid-19th century
  • The 41st Ohio Infantry regiment’s valiant Civil War service
  • A pro baseball game that ended with a score of 132-1, and bicycle races along Millionaire’s Row
  • Perfectionist conductor George Szell, who relentlessly drove the Cleveland Orchestra toward world renown

… and the enduring pride of Cleveland’s citizens.

Any Clevelander who wants to know a little more about the old hometown will be delighted by these fact-filled stories.

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À propos de l'auteur

Bob Rich's true love was storytelling. After retiring from business he combined his sales talent and storytelling ability to become one of the most popular adult education instructors at Cuyahoga Community College, where he taught a variety of history classes. In 1995, as Cleveland's bicentennial approached, he conceived of a series of short essays on Cleveland history. His stories were broadcast regularly on WCPN FM radio and printed as a series in The Plain Dealer leading up to the city's official bicentennial celebration in July 1996. He passed away in 2002.

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Éditeur
Gray and Company, Publishers
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1938441338
ISBN 13 
9781938441332
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
178
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