Remembering Americus, Georgia: Essays on Southern Life
Autor Alan Andersonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 sep 2006
From the pioneer era in southern Georgia to the present day, the triumphs and toils of Sumter County are often mirrored in the story of the South.
Like many Southern communities, Americus features a fascinating heritage, the details of which can surprise even longtime residents. The area's history overflows with an intriguing cast of characters whose exploits have helped to enrich the colorful story of Americus. This portion of southern Georgia has also played host to more than its fair share of famous personalities, from C.S.A. President Jefferson Davis at the end of the Civil War to Yasser Arafat, who visited President Jimmy Carter at Sumter County home.
Remembering Americus, Georgia: Essays on Southern Life, by local resident and historian Alan Anderson, is a delightful compilation of historical vignettes drawn from Anderson's work for the Times-Recorder newspaper in Americus. Anderson's insightful and entertaining writings offer a glimpse into the history of Americus and Sumter County, and reveal how the area's past is reflected in the history of the South.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781596291317
ISBN-10: 1596291311
Pagini: 128
Dimensiuni: 147 x 235 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0.28 kg
Editura: History Press (SC)
ISBN-10: 1596291311
Pagini: 128
Dimensiuni: 147 x 235 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0.28 kg
Editura: History Press (SC)