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Historic Photos of Mississippi Imagine a ride with the Mississippi mockingbird as it soars through the Mississippi skies. Beginning in the land of Elvis at Tupelo, one moves down to the Piney Woods of East Central Mississippi where the ground is covered with fragrant pine straw and where Choctaw moccasins once walked the trails. Then turn south where the ocean waves swell upon sandy beaches and sea gulls hover and squawk in the breeze. Continue onward to the mansions of historic Natchez and the cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta where the blues reigns supreme. Finally, swoop down toward Old Man River, the majestic Mississippi, and skim across its yellow waters. The waters have seen war and defeat, loss and love, heartbreaks and triumphs. No sentiments need speaking. Only the sweet songs of the mockingbird are required to understand a land whose beauty is second only to the strength of its people. Through nearly 200 images printed in vivid black-and white, with brief introductions and captions, Historic Photos of Mississippi takes the viewer on a flight path to key points of interest in historic Mississippi. |
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$39.95 10.1 x 10.1 x 0.9 Coffee Table Book |
Contributing Archives Lauderdale County Mississippi History and Archives, Library of Congress, Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Moore’s Boler’s Inn Private Collection |
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Remembering Mississippi Remembering Mississippi, published by Trade Paper Press, a division of Turner Publishing Co., Nashville, takes the reader back to a bygone era - one of gentle people as they lived through war, prosperity, division, survival and a coming together. The cover photo shows the lazy Mississippi River as it meanders near Vicksburg on a quiet summer afternoon. The smoothness of the river does not indicate the turmoil of the Civil War during the 1860s, but verifies that the river has mended from the conflict as well the citizens of Mississippi. Mississippians have once again warmed their hearts to find peace and contentment. The book uplifts the beauty of Mississippi and the strength of her people. |
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About the Author:
Anne B. McKee is a literary and performing artist. She is listed on the Mississippi Artist Roster sponsored by the Mississippi Arts Commission. McKee contributes to the arts community in her roles as a storyteller, humorist, public speaker, writer, creator of historic literary events, and work on Mississippi heritage projects. She teaches creative writing workshops and serves as a guest playwright for several community theaters. One of the joys of her life is to teach school students through her originally written program “Loving Mississippi,” in which she uplifts the accomplishments of famous Mississippians. Native to the state, McKee’s love and support for Mississippi began in childhood as she sat at the knees of relatives to learn the Mississippi story—a story for her that is always new and fresh. |
