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Author: Bruce C. Smith Publisher: Indiana University Press ISBN: 0253111412 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 327
Book Description
How World War II changed New Castle, Indiana. “This is a unique look at the war, far from the front lines, but equally impacting life on the home front.” —Bookviews.com The War Comes to Plum Street brings to life the Second World War through the eyes of a small group of neighbors from a Midwestern town. Bruce C. Smith presents their stories just as they happened, without explanation or interpretation. To experience the war as they did, insofar as it is possible, we must understand how they perceived everyday events and recognize the incompleteness of their knowledge of what was taking place in Europe and the Pacific. The inhabitants of Plum Street in New Castle, Indiana, resemble many other average Americans of their day. As we discover how they experienced those fateful years, these Americans may have something to teach us about how we live in our own turbulent time. “This remains a superb story. Bruce C. Smith has a wonderful eye for detail and a compelling perspective and voice. We care about this place and the people who live here.” —James H. Madison, author of Hoosiers: A New History of Indiana “The book is worth reading for what it offers about the emotional life of the times. Smith recognizes that in a small community and, more particularly, on a single street, lives are enmeshed . . . Ultimately, this book is deeply personal, but it reminds us that life is lived at a deeply personal level.” —HistoryNet.com
Author: Bruce C. Smith Publisher: Indiana University Press ISBN: 0253111412 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 327
Book Description
How World War II changed New Castle, Indiana. “This is a unique look at the war, far from the front lines, but equally impacting life on the home front.” —Bookviews.com The War Comes to Plum Street brings to life the Second World War through the eyes of a small group of neighbors from a Midwestern town. Bruce C. Smith presents their stories just as they happened, without explanation or interpretation. To experience the war as they did, insofar as it is possible, we must understand how they perceived everyday events and recognize the incompleteness of their knowledge of what was taking place in Europe and the Pacific. The inhabitants of Plum Street in New Castle, Indiana, resemble many other average Americans of their day. As we discover how they experienced those fateful years, these Americans may have something to teach us about how we live in our own turbulent time. “This remains a superb story. Bruce C. Smith has a wonderful eye for detail and a compelling perspective and voice. We care about this place and the people who live here.” —James H. Madison, author of Hoosiers: A New History of Indiana “The book is worth reading for what it offers about the emotional life of the times. Smith recognizes that in a small community and, more particularly, on a single street, lives are enmeshed . . . Ultimately, this book is deeply personal, but it reminds us that life is lived at a deeply personal level.” —HistoryNet.com
Author: C. G. Mitchell Publisher: ISBN: 9781478703037 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 166
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Plum Street is based upon a true story as it relates to the authors association with the street during the anti-war movement and the sexual, cultural revolution. Plum Street was a moment in time where both men and women could relax their inhibitions and find love, sex, and pleasure outside the confines of marriage and commitment. It was a playground for fun and excitement, for dropping-out and dropping-in if only for brief periods, and a place where meeting others was encouraged. It was a time of hippies, protesters, drop-outs, love-ins, free love, drugs, experimentation, and anything else that deviated from established norms. It was an escape from the restrictions of the rigid rules of our Victorian lifestyle. Plum Street was an exciting experience in a remarkable time in Detroit's history. It was a wonderful time to have lived. C.G. Mitchell owned a total of five different businesses on Plum Street and has first hand knowledge of events associated with the street and the times.
Author: Amy Hest Publisher: Candlewick Press ISBN: 1536202134 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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"An enchanting little story, with homey illustrations that add to its appeal." — School Library Journal(starred review) Features an audio read-along! Outside, the wind blows and the rain comes down. Inside, it is Sam’s bedtime. Mrs. Bear reads him a story, tucks him in, and brings him warm milk. "Are you ready now, Sam?" she asks. "I’m waiting," he says. What else does Sam need before going to sleep? Could Mrs. Bear have forgotten a kiss?
Author: Ohio. Department of Inspection of Workshops, Factories and Public Buildings Publisher: ISBN: Category : Factory inspection Languages : en Pages : 386
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Vols. for 1887-92 include proceedings of 1-6th annual convention of the International Association of Factory Inspectors of North America.
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Author: Harold Hansell
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Author: Cincinnati (Ohio). Trustees and Visitors of Common Schools