Author: Ian W Brown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734573091
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
When Ian W. Brown retired in June of 2020, the Covid 19 pandemic was running rampant. The isolation that resulted from abrupt social distancing provided him with ample time to contemplate a life of doing archaeology in an academic setting, and how this came to pass. In sixteen essays he muses upon growing up in the late 20th century, touching upon subjects as wide ranging as "Home (A Short Story)," "Early Work," "Confessions of a Book Buyer," "Academia (I never Planned to be a College Professor)," "Games and Sports, a Preparation for Life)," "Life's Incidentals: The Drive-In Theater, The Circus, and the Fair," "The Point of Dancing," "What Do I Believe?" and many more, ending with his personal assessment of "2020-The Year of the Pandemic." George C. Rable, noted Civil War historian, says in his Foreword to the volume, "There is far less ego in these pages (except for his descriptions of early sports triumphs) than would be expected. Ian generally keeps his lamp well hidden under the proverbial bushel while fondly recalling many individuals who aided his journey. His wit is sly and sharp but never demeans other people and is often self-deprecating. As his friends can attest, Ian elevates rather than denigrates... And through this work, there is a becoming and genuine modesty, a recognition of limits to both knowledge and experience but a relentless drive to find meaning in life whether figuring out why he never cared for circuses or wrestling with the mystery of death. From the thoughtful introduction to the wonderful picture at the end, Still Rambling recounts a life well-remembered, well-recorded, and well-lived."
Still Rambling at Sixty-Nine
Author: Ian W Brown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734573091
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
When Ian W. Brown retired in June of 2020, the Covid 19 pandemic was running rampant. The isolation that resulted from abrupt social distancing provided him with ample time to contemplate a life of doing archaeology in an academic setting, and how this came to pass. In sixteen essays he muses upon growing up in the late 20th century, touching upon subjects as wide ranging as "Home (A Short Story)," "Early Work," "Confessions of a Book Buyer," "Academia (I never Planned to be a College Professor)," "Games and Sports, a Preparation for Life)," "Life's Incidentals: The Drive-In Theater, The Circus, and the Fair," "The Point of Dancing," "What Do I Believe?" and many more, ending with his personal assessment of "2020-The Year of the Pandemic." George C. Rable, noted Civil War historian, says in his Foreword to the volume, "There is far less ego in these pages (except for his descriptions of early sports triumphs) than would be expected. Ian generally keeps his lamp well hidden under the proverbial bushel while fondly recalling many individuals who aided his journey. His wit is sly and sharp but never demeans other people and is often self-deprecating. As his friends can attest, Ian elevates rather than denigrates... And through this work, there is a becoming and genuine modesty, a recognition of limits to both knowledge and experience but a relentless drive to find meaning in life whether figuring out why he never cared for circuses or wrestling with the mystery of death. From the thoughtful introduction to the wonderful picture at the end, Still Rambling recounts a life well-remembered, well-recorded, and well-lived."
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734573091
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
When Ian W. Brown retired in June of 2020, the Covid 19 pandemic was running rampant. The isolation that resulted from abrupt social distancing provided him with ample time to contemplate a life of doing archaeology in an academic setting, and how this came to pass. In sixteen essays he muses upon growing up in the late 20th century, touching upon subjects as wide ranging as "Home (A Short Story)," "Early Work," "Confessions of a Book Buyer," "Academia (I never Planned to be a College Professor)," "Games and Sports, a Preparation for Life)," "Life's Incidentals: The Drive-In Theater, The Circus, and the Fair," "The Point of Dancing," "What Do I Believe?" and many more, ending with his personal assessment of "2020-The Year of the Pandemic." George C. Rable, noted Civil War historian, says in his Foreword to the volume, "There is far less ego in these pages (except for his descriptions of early sports triumphs) than would be expected. Ian generally keeps his lamp well hidden under the proverbial bushel while fondly recalling many individuals who aided his journey. His wit is sly and sharp but never demeans other people and is often self-deprecating. As his friends can attest, Ian elevates rather than denigrates... And through this work, there is a becoming and genuine modesty, a recognition of limits to both knowledge and experience but a relentless drive to find meaning in life whether figuring out why he never cared for circuses or wrestling with the mystery of death. From the thoughtful introduction to the wonderful picture at the end, Still Rambling recounts a life well-remembered, well-recorded, and well-lived."
A Ramble in Wonderland
Author: Albert Brewer Guptill
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Washington (State)
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Washington (State)
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
A Walk in Dreams
Author: James Lillis
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595263186
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
A Walk in Dreams tells the story of a boy growing up in the tough neighborhoods of Brooklyn, N.Y. during the 1960s and his struggles with emotional violence-covert violence, as well as overt. It was a time when even outlaws had morals and ethics-when guys were guys, and girls were girls. And often the twain would meet. It speaks, in a very personal way, to many of the things that have come to plague our inner city youth as they move from childhood to adulthood-alcohol, drugs, sex, and violence. Underneath all the ambiguity and violence, there emerges the special warmth and a richness that dwells within the heart and spirit of the main character. It shows the humanity and honesty of character that has often been lost in the past thirty years. The story follows the struggles of young Cashel as he tries to find his way and set his moral compass. He neither belongs with the good guys nor the bad guys. He battles daily with issues of both Heaven and Hell. And yet feels he has been protected, at times by both. Rising from the despair of youth, emerges a message that is very anti-suicidal, and a reminder that, even in the worst of circumstances, one should never give up. Brutally honest and frighteningly real, A Walk in Dreams is a dark romantic novel rich in poetic prose.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595263186
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
A Walk in Dreams tells the story of a boy growing up in the tough neighborhoods of Brooklyn, N.Y. during the 1960s and his struggles with emotional violence-covert violence, as well as overt. It was a time when even outlaws had morals and ethics-when guys were guys, and girls were girls. And often the twain would meet. It speaks, in a very personal way, to many of the things that have come to plague our inner city youth as they move from childhood to adulthood-alcohol, drugs, sex, and violence. Underneath all the ambiguity and violence, there emerges the special warmth and a richness that dwells within the heart and spirit of the main character. It shows the humanity and honesty of character that has often been lost in the past thirty years. The story follows the struggles of young Cashel as he tries to find his way and set his moral compass. He neither belongs with the good guys nor the bad guys. He battles daily with issues of both Heaven and Hell. And yet feels he has been protected, at times by both. Rising from the despair of youth, emerges a message that is very anti-suicidal, and a reminder that, even in the worst of circumstances, one should never give up. Brutally honest and frighteningly real, A Walk in Dreams is a dark romantic novel rich in poetic prose.
My Ramble Through Bible Lands
Author: William Brryman Ridges
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Palestine
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Palestine
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Homer
Author: H. Edward Bailey III
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1466990074
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Homer, a playful and jovial elderly gentleman, relates tales of his adventures at the request of friends and neighbors. The humorous stories range from childhood antics, youthful diversions, military mayhem, daily distractions, to travels abroad. His memories are so full of happy thoughts one wonders if he ever really did a serious hard days work in his life.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1466990074
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Homer, a playful and jovial elderly gentleman, relates tales of his adventures at the request of friends and neighbors. The humorous stories range from childhood antics, youthful diversions, military mayhem, daily distractions, to travels abroad. His memories are so full of happy thoughts one wonders if he ever really did a serious hard days work in his life.
Notes of a Ramble Through France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, and Belgium
Author: Edward Wilkey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Belgium
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Belgium
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
An Antiquarian Ramble in the Streets of London
Author: John Thomas Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary landmarks
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary landmarks
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
An Antiquarian Ramble in the streets of London; with anecdotes of their more celebrated residents ... Edited by C. Mackay
Weekends for Two in the Southwest
Author: Bill Gleeson
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811846240
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Completely revised and updated, Weekends for Two in the Southwest presents 50 of the best locales for lovers in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Illustrated with 200 glorious color photographs, it offers detailed descriptions—including rates, amenities, and ambience—for each inn and resort, plus suggestions for restaurants and daytime excursions, capturing the warmth, spirituality, and allure of one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811846240
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Completely revised and updated, Weekends for Two in the Southwest presents 50 of the best locales for lovers in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Illustrated with 200 glorious color photographs, it offers detailed descriptions—including rates, amenities, and ambience—for each inn and resort, plus suggestions for restaurants and daytime excursions, capturing the warmth, spirituality, and allure of one of the most beautiful places in the world.
House Beautiful
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture, Domestic
Languages : en
Pages : 878
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture, Domestic
Languages : en
Pages : 878
Book Description