Author: Shelton Johnson
Publisher: Catapult
ISBN: 1578051819
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
“A work of extraordinary imagination and sympathy, a journey from slavery to the mountaintop, perfectly realized.” —Ken Burns, American filmmaker Born on Emancipation Day, 1863, to a sharecropping family of black and Indian blood, Elijah Yancy never lived as a slave—but his self–image as a free person is at war with his surroundings: Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the Reconstructed South. Exiled for his own survival as a teenager, Elijah walks west to the Nebraska plains—and, like other rootless young African–American men of that era, joins up with the US cavalry. The trajectory of Elijah’s army career parallels the nation’s imperial adventures in the late 19th century: subduing Native Americans in the West, quelling rebellion in the Philippines. Haunted by the terrors endured by black Americans and by his part in persecuting other people of color, Elijah is sustained only by visions, memories, prayers, and his questing spirit—which ultimately finds a home when his troop is posted to the newly created Yosemite National Park in 1903. Here, living with little beyond mountain light, running water, campfires, and stars, he becomes a man who owns himself completely, while knowing he’s left pieces of himself scattered along his life’s path like pebbles on a creek bed. “Seen through the fresh eyes of buffalo soldier Elijah Yancy, Yosemite is Gloryland, his true home. Shelton Johnson has written a beautiful novel about Elijah’s journey.” —Maxine Hong Kingston, author of China Men and The Woman Warrior
Gloryland
Author: Shelton Johnson
Publisher: Catapult
ISBN: 1578051819
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
“A work of extraordinary imagination and sympathy, a journey from slavery to the mountaintop, perfectly realized.” —Ken Burns, American filmmaker Born on Emancipation Day, 1863, to a sharecropping family of black and Indian blood, Elijah Yancy never lived as a slave—but his self–image as a free person is at war with his surroundings: Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the Reconstructed South. Exiled for his own survival as a teenager, Elijah walks west to the Nebraska plains—and, like other rootless young African–American men of that era, joins up with the US cavalry. The trajectory of Elijah’s army career parallels the nation’s imperial adventures in the late 19th century: subduing Native Americans in the West, quelling rebellion in the Philippines. Haunted by the terrors endured by black Americans and by his part in persecuting other people of color, Elijah is sustained only by visions, memories, prayers, and his questing spirit—which ultimately finds a home when his troop is posted to the newly created Yosemite National Park in 1903. Here, living with little beyond mountain light, running water, campfires, and stars, he becomes a man who owns himself completely, while knowing he’s left pieces of himself scattered along his life’s path like pebbles on a creek bed. “Seen through the fresh eyes of buffalo soldier Elijah Yancy, Yosemite is Gloryland, his true home. Shelton Johnson has written a beautiful novel about Elijah’s journey.” —Maxine Hong Kingston, author of China Men and The Woman Warrior
Publisher: Catapult
ISBN: 1578051819
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
“A work of extraordinary imagination and sympathy, a journey from slavery to the mountaintop, perfectly realized.” —Ken Burns, American filmmaker Born on Emancipation Day, 1863, to a sharecropping family of black and Indian blood, Elijah Yancy never lived as a slave—but his self–image as a free person is at war with his surroundings: Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the Reconstructed South. Exiled for his own survival as a teenager, Elijah walks west to the Nebraska plains—and, like other rootless young African–American men of that era, joins up with the US cavalry. The trajectory of Elijah’s army career parallels the nation’s imperial adventures in the late 19th century: subduing Native Americans in the West, quelling rebellion in the Philippines. Haunted by the terrors endured by black Americans and by his part in persecuting other people of color, Elijah is sustained only by visions, memories, prayers, and his questing spirit—which ultimately finds a home when his troop is posted to the newly created Yosemite National Park in 1903. Here, living with little beyond mountain light, running water, campfires, and stars, he becomes a man who owns himself completely, while knowing he’s left pieces of himself scattered along his life’s path like pebbles on a creek bed. “Seen through the fresh eyes of buffalo soldier Elijah Yancy, Yosemite is Gloryland, his true home. Shelton Johnson has written a beautiful novel about Elijah’s journey.” —Maxine Hong Kingston, author of China Men and The Woman Warrior
I've Got a Home in Glory Land
Author: Karolyn Smardz Frost
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780374531256
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
The Blackburns' improbable journey from bondage to freedom pulsates with the breath-catching urgency of a thriller, yet this remarkable story is true . . . An invaluable testament to resistance, resilience, and a once-denied but unalienable right to life and liberty.--Rene Graham, "The Boston Globe."
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780374531256
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
The Blackburns' improbable journey from bondage to freedom pulsates with the breath-catching urgency of a thriller, yet this remarkable story is true . . . An invaluable testament to resistance, resilience, and a once-denied but unalienable right to life and liberty.--Rene Graham, "The Boston Globe."
Home to Gloryland
Author:
Publisher: Lorenz Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780787756215
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
This rousing medley brings together many treasured Gospel songs, rejoicing in the prospect of spending eternity in heaven with the Lord. With the optional rhythm and brass accompaniment, this up-tempo anthem bursts with energy.
Publisher: Lorenz Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780787756215
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
This rousing medley brings together many treasured Gospel songs, rejoicing in the prospect of spending eternity in heaven with the Lord. With the optional rhythm and brass accompaniment, this up-tempo anthem bursts with energy.
Moving Up to Gloryland
Author: Joseph Linn
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780834193345
Category : Choirs (Music)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
75 favorite Gospel songs overflowing with warmth and natural exuberance, featuring dozens of southern Gospel classics.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780834193345
Category : Choirs (Music)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
75 favorite Gospel songs overflowing with warmth and natural exuberance, featuring dozens of southern Gospel classics.
Parking Lot Picker's Songbook - Fiddle Edition
Author: Dix Bruce
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 161065868X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
A collection, for fiddle, of over 200 great bluegrass, old time, country and gospel standards played by jammers and performers all over the world! Melodies are presented with standard notation, lyrics and chords.Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, the Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson and many more. Also includes step-by-step instruction on how to transpose any song to any key plus tips on fiddling by co-author Gerald Jones!The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 161065868X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
A collection, for fiddle, of over 200 great bluegrass, old time, country and gospel standards played by jammers and performers all over the world! Melodies are presented with standard notation, lyrics and chords.Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, the Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson and many more. Also includes step-by-step instruction on how to transpose any song to any key plus tips on fiddling by co-author Gerald Jones!The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book.
Gospel Fingerstyle Guitar Made Easy
Author: WILLIAM BAY
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610652606
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A collection of Southern Gospel and Camp Meeting all time favorites scored in notation and tab for fingerstyle guitar. A companion CD is included. on the CD each piece is played twice, once as a guitar solo with accompaniment and again as a back-up track so the guitarist may practice the piece and use in a worship setting; ideal for small group or church performance.Check out the Free PDF Download that contains a third of the book!
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610652606
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A collection of Southern Gospel and Camp Meeting all time favorites scored in notation and tab for fingerstyle guitar. A companion CD is included. on the CD each piece is played twice, once as a guitar solo with accompaniment and again as a back-up track so the guitarist may practice the piece and use in a worship setting; ideal for small group or church performance.Check out the Free PDF Download that contains a third of the book!
Gospel Guitar Encyclopedia
Author: William Bay
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513474774
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
A collection of all time Gospel favorites scored for guitar melody. Chords, tablature and lyrics are included along with a companion audio. A Glorious Church; All the Way My Savior Leads Me; Angel Band; Blessed Assurance; Blessed Quietness; Death Has No Terrors; Drifting too Far from the Shore; Every Bridge is Burned Behind Me; Every Day and Every Hour; Glory to His Name; Hallelujah, We Shall Rise; He Abides and many more. Includes access to online audio.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513474774
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
A collection of all time Gospel favorites scored for guitar melody. Chords, tablature and lyrics are included along with a companion audio. A Glorious Church; All the Way My Savior Leads Me; Angel Band; Blessed Assurance; Blessed Quietness; Death Has No Terrors; Drifting too Far from the Shore; Every Bridge is Burned Behind Me; Every Day and Every Hour; Glory to His Name; Hallelujah, We Shall Rise; He Abides and many more. Includes access to online audio.
Death And The Afterlife
Author: Leroy Freeman
Publisher: Leroy Freeman
ISBN: 0982273932
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
Death and The Afterlife - The Bible Speaks This book helps one discover the truth about Death and the Afterlife from the most reliable source on the planet - The Holy Bible. Get valuable insight and obtain lasting Peace and Comfort about your future. It's simple and easy to understand, yet very profound. Every point is back by Scripture chapter and verse. After reading this book, I believe you will never see death and dying quite the same. This is a great book for either Individual or Group study.
Publisher: Leroy Freeman
ISBN: 0982273932
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
Death and The Afterlife - The Bible Speaks This book helps one discover the truth about Death and the Afterlife from the most reliable source on the planet - The Holy Bible. Get valuable insight and obtain lasting Peace and Comfort about your future. It's simple and easy to understand, yet very profound. Every point is back by Scripture chapter and verse. After reading this book, I believe you will never see death and dying quite the same. This is a great book for either Individual or Group study.
Dp Just Over in the Glory Land
Author: LifeWay Christian Resources
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780767314688
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780767314688
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Bluegrass Picker's Tune Book
Author: Richard Matteson Jr.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609745523
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
The Bluegrass Picker's Tune Book is a must for all bluegrass pickers! Included are the melody line and chords to over two hundred favorite gospel and bluegrass songs. Detailed information about the origin and performers is given for each song as well as the history and development of the bluegrass genre. the lyrics are large and easy to read during a performance.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609745523
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
The Bluegrass Picker's Tune Book is a must for all bluegrass pickers! Included are the melody line and chords to over two hundred favorite gospel and bluegrass songs. Detailed information about the origin and performers is given for each song as well as the history and development of the bluegrass genre. the lyrics are large and easy to read during a performance.