Aunt Arie

Download or read book Aunt Arie written by Linda Garland Page and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2000-11-09 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all the people documented by the Foxfire students since 1966, none has been more appealing to readers than Arie Carpenter. For all those who have read and cherished the Foxfire books, here is a loving portrait of a fondly remembered friend. This book is not just about Aunt Arie; it is Aunt Arie. In her own words, she discusses everything from planting, harvesting, and cooking to her thoughts about religion and her feelings about living alone. Also included are testimonials from many who knew her and a wealth of photographs.

Download or read book The Foxfire Book written by Foxfire Fund, Inc. and published by Anchor. This book was released on 1972-02-17 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia's philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of successful moonshining, The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center had a contact who could teach you how with clear, step-by-step instructions. This classic debut volume of the acclaimed series covers a diverse array of crafts and practical skills, including log cabin building, hog dressing, basketmaking, cooking, fencemaking, crop planting, hunting, and moonshining, as well as a look at the history of local traditions like snake lore and faith healing.

Download or read book My Golfer and Me written by K.T. Rome and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Golfer and Me is about that blissful exciting first love of a teenager innocently experienced and portrayed. The first part of the book gives a glimpse of a little girl of an Arky and an Oakie in the 1950s as she learns about God's forever love from babysitters and relatives. Love grows. The girl is a happy teenager in the second part of the book. Girls from twelve to ninety-two will enjoy the 1960s settings, happenings, and love of a cheerleader and a golfer.

Download or read book The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery written by T. J. Smith and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2019-08-09 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From springhouse to smokehouse, from hearth to garden, Southern Appalachian foodways are celebrated afresh in this newly revised edition of The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery. First published in 1984—one of the wildly popular Foxfire books drawn from a wealth of material gathered by Foxfire students in Rabun Gap, Georgia—the volume combines hundreds of unpretentious, delectable recipes with the practical knowledge, wisdom, and riveting stories of those who have cooked this way for generations. A tremendous resource for all interested in the region's culinary culture, it is now reimagined with today's heightened interest in cultural-specific cooking and food-lovers culture in mind. This edition features new documentation, photographs, and recipes drawn from Foxfire's extensive archives while maintaining all the reminiscences and sharp humor of the amazing people originally interviewed. Appalachian-born chef Sean Brock contributes a passionate foreword to this edition, witnessing to the book's spellbinding influence on him and its continued relevance. T. J. Smith, editor of the revised edition, provides a fascinating perspective on the book's original creation and this revision. They invite you to join Foxfire for the first time or once again for a journey into the delicious world of wild foods, traditional favorites, and tastes found only in Southern Appalachia.

Download or read book My Father's Paradise written by Ariel Sabar and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a remote corner of the world, forgotten for nearly three thousand years, lived an enclave of Kurdish Jews so isolated that they still spoke Aramaic, the language of Jesus. Mostly illiterate, they were self-made mystics and gifted storytellers and humble peddlers who dwelt in harmony with their Muslim and Christian neighbors in the mountains of northern Iraq. To these descendants of the Lost Tribes of Israel, Yona Sabar was born. Yona's son Ariel grew up in Los Angeles, where Yona had become an esteemed professor, dedicating his career to preserving his people’s traditions. Ariel wanted nothing to do with his father’s strange immigrant heritage—until he had a son of his own. Ariel Sabar brings to life the ancient town of Zakho, discovering his family’s place in the sweeping saga of Middle-Eastern history. This powerful book is an improbable story of tolerance and hope set in what today is the very center of the world’s attention.

Download or read book Arie Berry's World written by Ariel A Pickens and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Arie Berry's world. A 6 year-old Author from Texas. She is a Rapper, Singer and Tiktok sensation that has a huge passion for reading and writing books. This book is an Introduction to the first series of book from Arie Berry. In this book you will learn about who she is on her journey, her family life and the things she does in her spare time. This is great for Teachers that are looking to read to their class or to serve as a gift for your Children in your life. Her book series will consist of topics about bullying, race, discovering your talents and the value of friendships. Follow her on this journey.

Download or read book Household Crafts and Tips written by Foxfire Fund, Inc. and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of how-tos celebrating the domestic arts of Appalachia—featuring traditional advice on soapmaking and quilting, as well as in-depth instructions for making baskets, hampers, and cornhusk brooms. Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution. In July 2016, Vintage Shorts celebrates Foxfire's 50th Anniversary.