Arkansas
Author : Bryan Hendricks
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,64 MB
Release : 1998-09
Category : Arkansas
ISBN : 9780964858473
Author : Bryan Hendricks
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,64 MB
Release : 1998-09
Category : Arkansas
ISBN : 9780964858473
Author : Brooks Blevins
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 15,85 MB
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781557289056
What do Scott Joplin, John Grisham, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Maya Angelou, Brooks Robinson, Helen Gurley Brown, Johnny Cash, Alan Ladd, and Sonny Boy Williamson have in common? They’re all Arkansans. What do hillbillies, rednecks, slow trains, bare feet, moonshine, and double-wides have in common? For many in America these represent Arkansas more than any Arkansas success stories do. In 1931 H. L. Mencken described AR (not AK, folks) as the “apex of moronia.” While, in 1942 a Time magazine article said Arkansas had “developed a mass inferiority complex unique in American history.” Arkansas/Arkansaw is the first book to explain how Arkansas’s image began and how the popular culture stereotypes have been perpetuated and altered through succeeding generations. Brooks Blevins argues that the image has not always been a bad one. He discusses travel accounts, literature, radio programs, movies, and television shows that give a very positive image of the Natural State. From territorial accounts of the Creole inhabitants of the Mississippi River Valley to national derision of the state’s triple-wide governor’s mansion to Li’l Abner, the Beverly Hillbillies, and Slingblade, Blevins leads readers on an entertaining and insightful tour through more than two centuries of the idea of Arkansas. One discovers along the way how one state becomes simultaneously a punch line and a source of admiration for progressives and social critics alike. Winner, 2011 Ragsdale Award
Author : Janie Jones
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 31,76 MB
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0762765739
Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Natural State has to offer!
Author : David Russell
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 23,34 MB
Release : 2021-09-16
Category :
ISBN : 9781955149419
Author : United States. Congress. House
Publisher :
Page : 2328 pages
File Size : 44,78 MB
Release : 1966
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Bernard D. Reams (Jr.)
Publisher :
Page : 1780 pages
File Size : 47,44 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Taxation
ISBN :
Author : Brooks Blevins
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 12,51 MB
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 9780807853429
In the first comprehensive social history of the Arkansas Ozarks from the early 19th century through the end of the 20th century, Blevins examines settlement patterns, farming, economics, class, and tourism. He also explores the development of conflicting images of the Ozarks as a timeless arcadia peopled by quaint, homespun characters or a backward region filled with hillbillies.
Author : Moon Travel Guides
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 1015 pages
File Size : 19,63 MB
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1640495983
From the Pacific to the Atlantic, through prairies and bayous to snow-capped mountains, uncover the best of the US with Moon USA State by State. Inside you’ll find: Broken down by region, each chapter introduces the unique personality of all 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico The top 3 experiences in every state: Whether it’s a bucket-list national park, a famous festival, or an unbeatable beach, find out what makes each state special Unforgettable outdoor adventures: Explore the best national parks from Acadia to Zion. Peep the changing leaves in Vermont or set up camp for a night of stargazing in Texas. Explore underground caves in Kentucky, or hike to waterfalls in Washington and volcanoes in Hawaii. Admire stunning arches and hoodoos in Utah, or watch for wildlife in Alaska Road trip ideas: Hit the road with lists of each state's best scenic drives and must-see roadside stops Local flavors from coast to coast: Sample hatch chilis in New Mexico and dig in to heaping plates of hot chicken in Tennessee. Spend a weekend wine-tasting in Oregon, or try a flight of craft beers in Colorado History and fun facts: Get to know more about each state with historical background, lesser-known local favorites, and more A foldout poster map with checklists to track your adventures Moon USA State by State: Inspiration, experiences, and adventures from coast to coast. Winner of the 31st Annual North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Travel Media Awards Competition: Best Travel Book or Guide, Gold Award About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
Author : Earlene Fowler
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 11,28 MB
Release : 2001-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1101204168
Soon after arriving in Sugartree, Arkansas—where she spent many lazy, languid childhood summers—folk art expert Benni Harper discovers that there's something seriously sinister brewing in this usually-peaceful town...
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher :
Page : 1870 pages
File Size : 12,92 MB
Release : 1966
Category : Finance, Public
ISBN :