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First Word

Preliminary announcements of titles now under contract. (Information may change.)

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39 Days from Cincinnati to Philadelphia

An Ohio Miller's 1838 Journal

39 Days from Cincinnati to Philadelphia by Tracy Lawson is a first-person narrative that covers a two-month journey across five states. Henry Rogers, his wife, and her parents traveled from Cincinatti, OH, to Philadelpha, PA, then on to Trenton, NJ, in the summer and fall of 1838. Henry's daily journal entries vividly decribe his changing surroundings, and his observations about politics, commerce, agriculture, tourist attractions, new technology, and the natural landscape through which he was traveling.

Tracy Lawson and her eight-year-old daughter drove the same route 165 years later following the same path traveled by her great-great-great grandfather. Using a camera and daily journal to document their own experiences, they compared their visit and observations with those of Henry.

To be released Winter 2011-2012.

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Gullah and Geechee People

Gullah and Geechee

The Journey from 17th-Century Africa to 21st-Century America

Gullah and Geechee by Cynthia Porcher provides a broad history of these people of the Lowcountry from late 17th century Africa to 21st century America. Whenever possible, the author includes personal accounts of oral histories given to her during her research. The book is a synopsis of this rich cultural history that will be a valued resource for communities, a tool for preservation and fundraising, a source of pride for Gullah/Geechee people, a textbook for students, and can be read and enjoyed by everyone. The book will be available in both hard- and softcover bindings.

To be released February 1, 2012.


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