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Author: Katie Brown Bennett
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Published: 1995
Total Pages: 554
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKKatie Louise Brown was born in 1940 in East St. Louis, Missouri. Her parents were Casey Brown (1907-1978) and Cora Cheshire (1907-1979). Traces her ancestors in Missouri, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky and elsewhere.
Author: Robert E. May
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2024-12-01
Total Pages: 205
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAccording to an oft repeated legend, during Christmas before the Civil War, all enslaved people in the American South enjoyed lengthy vacations of a week or more depending on how long an oversized “Yule log” burned in their master’s fireplace. As long as the log held out, slaves escaped heavy labor and their masters’ whips and enjoyed a rare freedom of movement to go and do what they wished as well as gorge themselves on food and drink they never got the rest of the year. No wonder they soaked those logs in swamps to make them burn even longer. But is it true? In this book historian Robert May takes readers on a detective caper as he investigates a story that reaches back to colonial America and continues today. May finds no evidence of the Yule log tradition in the historical record, instead showing that it originated with pro-Confederate Lost Cause propagandists attempting to present the South’s prewar system of human bondage in as soft tones as possible. Tales about good-natured masters and unresentful slaves jovially sharing Christmases played to this impulse beautifully. Debunking the Yule Log Myth does more than correct the historical record. It serves as a highly instructive case study in the process of historical mythmaking. This captivating tale will appeal to all readers interested in African American history and the long struggle to support white supremacy by creating a mythical antebellum American South.
Author: Thomas Jay Kemp
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 422
ISBN-13: 9780842026611
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Genealogy Annual is a comprehensive bibliography of the year's genealogies, handbooks, and source materials. It is divided into three main sections. FAMILY HISTORIES-cites American and international single and multifamily genealogies, listed alphabetically by major surnames included in each book. GUIDES AND HANDBOOKS-includes reference and how-to books for doing research on specific record groups or areas of the U.S. or the world. GENEALOGICAL SOURCES BY STATE-consists of entries for genealogical data, organized alphabetically by state and then by city or county. The Genealogy Annual, the core reference book of published local histories and genealogies, makes finding the latest information easy. Because the information is compiled annually, it is always up to date. No other book offers as many citations as The Genealogy Annual; all works are included. You can be assured that fees were not required to be listed.
Author: Alex Palmer
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Published: 2020-10-06
Total Pages: 251
ISBN-13: 0762470402
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the fascinating (and sometimes downright odd!) ways that people and nations celebrate the holiday season and share this festive compendium's unique traditions together with family and friends. Do you know that in Guatemala there's a "Burn the Devil" tradition to kick off the Christmas season, where revelers gather to set fire to devil-piñatas? In Sweden, a popular figure in Christmas traditions is the Yule Goat, a rowdy, menacing character who demands gifts. And in Japan, a big bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken has become the classic Christmas Day feast. These and many other global Christmas traditions are featured here in this delightful book. From decorations and activities to feasts and special treats, there's a wide range of both lovely and unusual traditions from around the globe.
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Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 468
ISBN-13: 1400050375
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRepresents more than a decade's worth of original recipes that celebrate the Christmas season, and a selection of favorite holiday menus, from relaxed breakfasts to formal dinners.
Author: Archie Superstars
Publisher: Archie Comic Publications
Published: 2023-11-29
Total Pages: 188
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKGet ready for some more festive fun with Archie and Friends! From ho-ho-ho hijinks to merry mayhem, these fun Christmas-themed stories have it all!
Author: Audrey Ades
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Published: 2019-09-04
Total Pages: 60
ISBN-13: 1545746117
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat was it like to live in the 13 colonies? Read about day-to-day activities, holidays, celebrations, customs, education, politics and religion.
Author: Robert E. May
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Published: 2019-10-15
Total Pages: 389
ISBN-13: 0813942152
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow did enslaved African Americans in the Old South really experience Christmas? Did Christmastime provide slaves with a lengthy and jubilant respite from labor and the whip, as is generally assumed, or is the story far more complex and troubling? In this provocative, revisionist, and sometimes chilling account, Robert E. May chides the conventional wisdom for simplifying black perspectives, uncritically accepting southern white literary tropes about the holiday, and overlooking evidence not only that countless southern whites passed Christmases fearful that their slaves would revolt but also that slavery’s most punitive features persisted at holiday time. In Yuletide in Dixie, May uncovers a dark reality that not only alters our understanding of that history but also sheds new light on the breakdown of slavery in the Civil War and how false assumptions about slave Christmases afterward became harnessed to myths undergirding white supremacy in the United States. By exposing the underside of slave Christmases, May helps us better understand the problematic stereotypes of modern southern historical tourism and why disputes over Confederate memory retain such staying power today. A major reinterpretation of human bondage, Yuletide in Dixie challenges disturbing myths embedded deeply in our culture.
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Published: 1995-12
Total Pages: 104
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKTo do what no other magazine does: Deliver simple, delicious food, plus expert health and lifestyle information, that's exclusively vegetarian but wrapped in a fresh, stylish mainstream package that's inviting to all. Because while vegetarians are a great, vital, passionate niche, their healthy way of eating and the earth-friendly values it inspires appeals to an increasingly large group of Americans. VT's goal: To embrace both.
Author: BGDS
Publisher: Gyorgy Bakocs
Published: 2023-12-02
Total Pages: 66
ISBN-13: 615823799X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBring the taste of Europe to your kitchen with "European Christmas Delights: 20 Traditional Christmas Cookies from the Continent's Heart". This easy-to-follow book shares 20 cookie recipes from all over Europe. Inspired by the author's experiences, each recipe is a treat and a glimpse into the country's culture. From the beloved beigli of Hungary to other unique cookies, this book is perfect for anyone who enjoys baking. It's simple and a great way to try different European holiday cookies. Whether you're new to baking or have been baking for years, this book offers a joyful way to celebrate the holiday season with delicious cookies.
