A Kentucky Christmas by George Ella Lyon (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Kentucky Christmas by George Ella Lyon A delight for anyone interested in Kentucky literature, history, or traditions, A Kentucky Christmas promises to be a wonderful holiday gift, a treasured family keepsake, and a necessary addition for libraries and for personal collections. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A celebration of holiday poetry, fiction, essays, recipes, and songs by more than sixty of the Bluegrass states finest writers. Gathered here are writings from some of the legendary voices of Kentucky -- and the nation -- as well as original Christmas stories and poetry from some of the states emerging talents. Among the contributors to this handsome collection are Kentuckys visionaries, storytellers, historians, singers, cooks, childrens authors, and poets, including all five Kentucky Poet Laureates. A delight for anyone interested in Kentucky literature, history, or traditions, A Kentucky Christmas promises to be a wonderful holiday gift, a treasured family keepsake, and a necessary addition for libraries and for personal collections. Author Biography George Ella Lyon is the award-winning author of more than thirty books for children and adults. She is the recipient of the Publishers Weekly Book of the Year Award for Who Came Down That Road? and the Appalachian Writers Association Book of the Year Award for Catalpa. Review ""Features poetry, short stories, memoirs, recipes, and songs by 67 of the states best known, most beloved writers."--Louisville Courier Journal" -- "A collection of holiday poetry, fiction, essays, recipes, and songs gathered from over sixty different authors.... This is a legacy of literature for anyone from Kentucky or those interested in its rich literary history." -- Christian Library Journal"Celebrates Kentucky traditions from the first Christmas on the Falls of the Ohio to settlement days along the Cumberland to Appalachian country store windows on Christmas Eve." -- Floyd County Times"Contains poems, stories, and essays that range from heartwarming to downright sad." -- Ohioana Quarterly"Readers get a gigantic gift full of literary goodies -- some 337 pages -- under the tree. With appearances by more than 60 of the states finest writers who share holiday stories poems, songs and essays, there should be something for anyone who opens this package." -- Kentucky Monthly"Superb.... A rich, diverse collection.... A treasure every Kentuckian should own." -- Lexington Herald-Leader"This book could accurately be called A Kentucky Christmas Tree, since it is a structure with various good-sized branches, all hung or draped with bits of holiday cheer." -- Appalachian Center Newsletter"This book will become a holiday classic." -- Suite101.com"This cornucopia of a book will appeal to all who count the season as the best time of the year." -- Southern Living Review Quote "This cornucopia of a book will appeal to all who count the season as the best time of the year." -- Southern Living Details ISBN081314115X Short Title KENTUCKY XMAS Language English ISBN-10 081314115X ISBN-13 9780813141152 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2012 Imprint The University Press of Kentucky Place of Publication Lexington Country of Publication United States Edited by George Ella Lyon Author George Ella Lyon Illustrations 2 illus UK Release Date 2012-11-02 Publication Date 2012-11-02 AU Release Date 2012-11-02 NZ Release Date 2012-11-02 US Release Date 2012-11-02 Pages 352 Publisher The University Press of Kentucky DEWEY 810.80334 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136585158;

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