Mississippi Profiles Memorable Men and Women of the Magnolia State |
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| Editor:
| Levin, Philip |
| ISBN: | 978-1-942181-01-9 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2014 |
| Publisher: | Doctor's Dreams
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $15.00 |
Book Description:
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These two dozen biographies of Mississippians span three centuries, providing a sense of the passions and fortitude of those from the Magnolia State. From the famous to the everyday, these stories tell of soldiers, politicians, artists, authors, and physicians. Well known natives, such as Oprah Winfry and Morgan Freeman, share the stage with historical figures such as Walter Anderson and Varina Howel Davis, as well as local profiles, such as Captain Peter Skrmetta of the Biloxi sea...
More DescriptionThese two dozen biographies of Mississippians span three centuries, providing a sense of the passions and fortitude of those from the Magnolia State. From the famous to the everyday, these stories tell of soldiers, politicians, artists, authors, and physicians. Well known natives, such as Oprah Winfry and Morgan Freeman, share the stage with historical figures such as Walter Anderson and Varina Howel Davis, as well as local profiles, such as Captain Peter Skrmetta of the Biloxi sea fare and Gus Stevens, nightclub owner. Each essay provides a glimpse into how Mississippi life has created the person, from Dr. Wharton living through the trials of the Civil War, to Richard Wright's experience with segregation, to the inspiration of growing up in rural life with Carolyn Haines' stories. Sit back, open the book, and enjoy a Mississippi experience.