Strange days tracks everyone down in the little mountain town of hamelin, when the high school reunion of the class of 66 awakens old ghosts from the past. Sep 24, 20 tenth in the atmospheric ballad series by appalachian author mccrumb, this meticulously detailed retelling of the battle at kings mountain, north carolina, in october 1780 lacks some of the emotional impact of her other novels, favoring instead a richly described portrait of landscape, weather, and battle strategy on the way to the tragic fight that marked a turning point in the american. Southern writer sharyn mccrumb presents new novel kings. An elegant saga set against the american revolution, kings mountain features john sevier and his legendary carolina overmountain men, who find themselves defending their families and farms against the troops of a haughty british major. From a young age, she noticed the differences between what she calls the flatland people and the mountain people.
Kings mountain by sharyn mccrumb 2014, hardcover, large. An elegant saga set against the american revolution, king s mountain features john sevier and his legendary carolina overmountain men, who find themselves defending their families and farms against the troops of a. Homesteading in the carolina mountains, sevier was too busy fighting indians and taming t. Thomas jefferson called this battle the turning point of the american revolution. It is about the the battle of kings mountain in the revolutionary war. It is interesting that ms mccrumb has gone back to the war of independance in this book. I cant wait for her next book and i hope she keeps the ballad series going. John sevier had not taken much interest in the american revolution, he was too busy fighting indians in the carolinas and taming the wilderness. Southern writer mccrumb, author of a series of appalachian ballad novels the ballad. Kings mountain 10 by sharyn mccrumb 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Peppered with lore and the authentic heart of the people in mccrumb s classic ballads, this is an epic book that paints the brave action of sevier and his comrades against a landscape of richly portrayed characters. Sharyn mccrumb was born sharyn elaine arwood on february 26, 1948, in wilmington, north carolina career.
Mccrumb continues this mastery in kings mountain, the true story of a littleknown battle in the revolutionary war, said to have turned the tide in americas favor. But when an arrogant british officer threatened his settlement promising to burn the farms and kill families the war became personal. It forms the tenth volume in her ballad series, which pays homage to people and events in appalachian history. Homesteading in the carolina mountains, sevier was too busy fighting indians and taming the wilderness to worry much about a faroff war, but when an arrogant british officer sends a message over the mountains, threatening to. Prueba prime hola, identificate cuenta y listas identificate cuenta y listas pedidos prueba prime carrito.
Sharyn mccrumb is the new york times bestselling author of the ballad of tom dooley and other acclaimed ballad novels. She makes the world real and the people convincing. In 1780 a group of frontier farmers take on a regiment of the kings armyand win. Mccrumb, a virginia native, stands to claim that the american south is a mix of cultures, not simply one. Kings mountain by sharyn mccrumb, 9781250011411, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Sharyn mccrumb awardwinning southern writer, who writes about the history and folklore of the mountain south, linking appalachian culture to its celtic roots. Kings mountain by sharyn mccrumb the battle of kings mountain was october 7, 1780. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mccrumb is an awardwinning southern writer, best known for her appalachian ballad novels, including the ballad of tom dooley, the devil amongst the lawyers, and the ballad of frankie silver. Mccrumb is an awardwinning southern writer, best known for her appalachian ballad novels, including the ballad of tom dooley, the devil amongst the. I learned a lot about the battle of kings mountain and the over the mountain men. That arrogant officer is patrick ferguson of the british army. But when an arrogant british officer threatened his settlementpromising to burn the farms and kill familiesthe war became personal. Overview john sevier had not taken much interest in the american revolution. John sevier had not taken much interest in the american revolution. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy kings mountain by sharyn mccrumb online at alibris. Sep 05, 20 sharyn mccrumb will be joining us to speak about her newest book, kings mountain, and autograph copies as well. Sharyn mccrumb, new york times best selling author, will be at the abingdon muster grounds on september 22, 20, from 2.
An elegant saga set against the american revolution, king s mountain features john sevier and his legendary carolina overmountain men, who find themselves defending their families and farms against the troops of a haughty british major. Buy a cheap copy of kings mountain book by sharyn mccrumb. She lives and writes in the virginia blue ridge, less than a hundred miles from where her familykinsmen of the sevierssettled in 1790. Sharyn mccrumb will be joining us to speak about her newest book, kings mountain, and autograph copies as well. Sharyn mccrumb is the author of the rosewood casket, she walks these hills and many other acclaimed novels. Sharyn mccrumb john sevier had not taken much interest in the american revolution, he was too busy fighting indians in the carolinas and taming the wilderness. The trouble with sharyn mccrumbs work is that its so finely wrought you get immediately sucked in and cant put the book down. Sharyn mccrumb is an awardwinning southern writer, best known for her appalachian ballad novels, including the new york times best. From the new york times bestselling authorthe first ballad novel to feature the epic, and gorgeouslyportrayed, american revolution john sevier had not taken much interest in the american revolution, he was too busy fighting indians in the carolinas and taming the wilderness.
Sep 24, 20 kings mountain arrived in good time, well wrapped. Kings mountain by sharyn mccrumb, rick holmes, and julia. Peppered with lore and the authentic heart of the people in mccrumbs classic ballads, this is an epic book that paints the brave action of sevier and his comrades against a landscape of richly portrayed characters. Their victory at kings mountain inspired the colonies to fight on, ending the war one year later at yorktown. A ballad novel ballad novels book 10 kindle edition by mccrumb, sharyn. But when an arrogant british officer threatened his settlementpromising. Sharyn mccrumb books list of books by author sharyn mccrumb.
Mccrumb is the winner of numerous literary awards, and the author of the elizabeth mcpherson mystery series, the ballad series, and the st. Sharyn mccrumb transforms mystery into astonishing literature. I hope that ms mccrumb lives as long as she wants to and produces a book every year, especially a ballad. Homesteading in the carolina mountains, sevier was too busy fighting indians and taming the. But when an arrogant british officer threatened his. From the new york times bestselling authorthe first ballad novel. She was named a virginia woman of history for achievement in literature in 2008. Sharyn mccrumb born february 26, 1948 is an american writer whose books celebrate the history and folklore of appalachia. After defeating george washingtons army in pennsylvania, british troops are sent to the carolinas to split the fledgling country, recruiting affluent tories to. I knew this book was coming out and was eager to read it. Sep 24, 20 sharyn mccrumb is the new york times bestselling author of the ballad novels, which celebrate the rich history of appalachia.
Novelist sharyn mccrumb shares her opinion on how appalachia should be pronounced. The cleveland plain dealerforensic anthropologist elizabeth macpherson gets a chance to revel in the rites of the old country at the annual glencoe mountain games, the scottish fe. Kings mountain by sharyn mccrumb overdrive rakuten. Dale, winner of a library of virginia award and featured at the. The trouble with sharyn mccrumb s work is that its so finely wrought you get immediately sucked in and cant put the book down. John sevier had not taken much interest in the american revolution, since he was too busy fighting indians in the carolinas and taming the wilderness.
I have not yet read it but i know of old that a sharyn mccrumb book is going to be a real treat. Mccrumb was frustrated that the south was primarily represented by plantation culture. An elegant saga set against the american revolution, king s mountain features john sevier and his legendary carolina overmount. They are based on true early in this historical fiction about the kings mountain battle in the revolutionary war a seasoned veteran tell a young boy that war is as much about walking and waiting and sleeping rough as it is adventure and excitement. Southern writer mccrumb, author of a series of appalachian ballad novels the ballad of tom dooley, 2011, etc. In 1780, john sevier has had little time to concern himself with the war up north. Its hard to remember that they live on the pages, not next door. The reason i wanted to read it because my ancestor william trammell and some of his. Sharyn mccrumb books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Sharyn mccrumb is the new york times bestselling author of the ballad novels, which celebrate the rich history of appalachia. After defeating george washingtons army in pennsylvania, british troops are sent to the carolinas to split the fledgling country, recruiting affluent tories to help fight the rebels. This first novel in sharyn mccrumb s acclaimed ballad series was a new york times notable book. Mccrumb always carries out really good research for her books and i find myself wanting to learn more about the subject. Mccrumb is an awardwinning southern writer, perhaps best known for her appalachian ballad novels, including the new york times best sellers the ballad of frankie silver and she walks these hills, and for st.
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