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Foothold On A Hillside: Memories Of A Southern Illinoisan (Shawnee Books)
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Product Description In A Style Reminiscent Of The Master Storytellers Of Yore, Charless Caraway Recounts The Story Of His Life, As A Man And A Boy, On Small Farms In Saline And Jackson Counties, Particularly Around Eldorado, Makanda, And Etherton Switch. He Makes No Bones About The Hardships Of Those Old Days, First Helping His Father Eke Out A Living From The Land, Then Scrambling For A Living As A Sharecropper And Fruit Picker, As He Scrimped And Saved For The Day When He And His Young Wife, Bessie Mae Rowan Caraway, Could Buy A Piece Of Land Of Their Own.The Oneroom School, The General Store, The Trips By Wagon Over Roads That Choked You In Summer And Swallowed You In Winter, The Home That Burned: All Are Described In A Matteroffact Yet Moving Way. Many Of The Locations, Buildings, And People Are Represented In Equally Unromanticized Photographs From The Familys Collection. Some Of The Stories And Photos Recall The Common Disasters Of The Frontier: Drought, Flood, And The Tornado Of 1925.It Is Clear From These Stories That Each Aspect Of Life Exacted A Price, But The Caraways Paid That Price Without Regret And Rallied To Go On Their Way. Charless And His Family And Friends Fill This Book With Courage, Strength, And An Unshakable Faith In The Value Of Human Endeavor. Review This Real Story About Real People Captures The Flavor As Well As The Facts Of Life In Southern Illinois In The Early Days Of The Century.Ben Gelman About The Author Born In 1888 At Raleigh, Near Eldorado, In Saline County, Illinois, Charless Caraway Lived His Whole Life In Southern Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Foothold on a Hillside' about? A: 'Foothold on a Hillside' is an autobiographical account by Charless Caraway, detailing his life and experiences growing up in Southern Illinois during the early 20th century. It reflects on the hardships and resilience of rural life through personal stories and photographs.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Foothold on a Hillside' is Charless Caraway, who was born in 1888 in Raleigh, Illinois, and spent his entire life in Southern Illinois.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Foothold on a Hillside' is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and a classic look for collectors and readers alike.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 120 pages, offering a concise yet rich narrative of the author's experiences.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, this book is classified as a 'Used Book in Good Condition,' which means it may show some signs of wear but is still fully readable and intact.
- Q: When was 'Foothold on a Hillside' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 1986, and is noted as the first edition of Charless Caraway's work.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of hardship, perseverance, and the value of human endeavor, as well as the everyday realities of life in rural Illinois.
- Q: Are there photographs included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes unromanticized photographs from the author's family collection that complement the stories and provide a visual context to the narrative.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: 'Foothold on a Hillside' is suitable for readers interested in autobiographies, regional history, and personal narratives about rural life in America.
- Q: How does the author describe his childhood experiences? A: The author recounts his childhood experiences with a matter-of-fact yet moving style, highlighting both the challenges and the simple joys of growing up on small farms.