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These writers have never gained the point of view that has inspired multitudes of men and women to look up to the mountain peaks and gain the inspiration to live heroically in the midst of the grandeur and the beauty all around them. However, this beauty and grandeur have held multitudes of men and women to the moun tain region in spite of hard labor, simple living, and fellowship with the few who lived nearby.
Born in 1885, my own experience reaches back for ninety years to the beginning of life in a log cabin under the shadows of ridges of the Nantahala Mountains where grow the shooting star, arbutus, hepatica, bloodroot, and various ferns such as the harelip fern, the wooly-lip fern, the Christmas fern, the rattlesnake fern, the leatherwood fern, and many others. These and other beauties of the mountains intrigued me as far back as I can remember. Sowith the trees: the maples which add red to the spring woods, the silver bell which rings in spring along the beautiful streams, the tulip poplar, wild magnolias, the locust, the yellowwood (cladrastis lutea), and then the whole of the heath family including the rhododendron, mountain laurel, flame azalea, and the fragrant white azalea.
In addition to all of the beauties, there were the activities which might seem a burden to those unaccustomed to them but which to us added meaning to life. Th'ere was the open fire, with my mother sitting nearby knitting the stockings for her children and fill ing in the time with reading from Shakespeare, from Dickens, from Sir Walter Scott, as well as from the Bible. There were the trips to the spring for the supply of water. There was the making of candles in the traditional molds. There was the quilting frame hanging from the ceiling of the living room, let down within reach when quilting was to be done and drawn up out of the way when other activities demanded attention.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey through the life and times of a remarkable Episcopal minister in the Appalachian Mountains. This book offers a poignant account of the author's upbringing in a log cabin nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Nantahala Mountains, where a deep connection to nature and unwavering faith shaped his early years. Readers will follow the author's path from humble beginnings to his education at prestigious institutions like the University of North Carolina and the General Theological Seminary in New York City. His ministry unfolds across various locations in North Carolina and South Carolina, where he tirelessly serves diverse communities, establishes schools, and champions the preservation of Appalachian heritage. Throughout his life, the author's passion for social justice and community development shines through. He establishes industrial schools, advocates for the marginalized, and actively participates in organizations like the Boy Scouts and the Lions Club. His unwavering dedication to rebuilding St. John's Church, Nonah, stands as a testament to his enduring faith and commitment to preserving the region's spiritual legacy. With vivid descriptions of the Appalachian landscape, its people, and their unique way of life, this book offers profound insights into the interplay of faith, nature, and community in shaping an individual's life and purpose. The author's unwavering dedication to service and his profound connection to the mountains leave a lasting impression, reminding us of the transformative power of faith and the enduring beauty of the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780259895220_0
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