9781527672802 - Out of the Ozarks (Classic Reprint) de Ruggles, William Nelson (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Out of the OzarksFlowers of many kinds and colors, the wild rose, the lily, the pansy, and the wild morning-glory, tinge the hills and dells with their delicate hues and fill the air with their perfume.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book of reminiscences tells the story of a man born shortly before the Civil War in the rugged, beautiful Ozark Mountains. The author's memories paint a vivid portrait of life in a place where both natural wonders and frontier hardship shaped daily existence. The area is home to a unique variety of flora and fauna, and its caves and forests have tales to tell of both beauty and danger. Yet life in this stunning landscape held challenges, too. Guerrilla warfare and the threat of attack were ever-present during the Civil War, and many of the families who called the Ozarks home faced both hardship and heartache. The book calls to mind other American tales of resilience and survival in the face of adversity, while offering insights into the history, culture, and folklore of a region that has always been home to both natural beauty and rugged challenges. Its themes of familial and community bonds in the face of hardship will resonate with readers interested in American history and culture, particularly those wanting to delve into the lives of those who carved out existences on the frontier. 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.