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Gone With The Tide - The Vanishing Gullahs and Geechees (Paperback)
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Gone With The Tide - The Vanishing Gullahs and Geechees (Paperback)
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Loot Price R318
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Many Americans are unaware that along the South Carolina and
Georgia coast lies a culture more strongly rooted in African ways
than any other in America. In quiet self-sufficiency, the Gullahs
and Geechees lived off the water and the land on isolated barrier
sea islands with their own unique language, lifestyle and culture.
It was life in a simpler time with pristine saltwater for fishing,
crabbing and gathering oysters; virgin maritime forests; sand roads
and wild game. In many ways the Gullahs and Geechees are part of
the modern world but in other ways they have preserved the
traditions of their ancestors. However, if the culture dies, a
significant part of the culture of the low country of South
Carolina and Georgia will be lost along with African Americans'
purest link to their past. To this day, the Gullah and Geechee
people are trying to hold steadfastly to the way of life of their
African ancestors, passing on their traditions from one generation
to another and this book will inspire others to keep their story
alive for future generations. Illustrated with original
Gullah/Geechee art by the author, Pearce W. Hammond, this book
contains an abundance of historical information about the Gullah
and Geechee people of South Carolina and Georgia along with
extensive examples of their unique language, superstitions,
folklore, and customs and traditions. In addition, there is a
section on low country cooking with recipes and Gullah cooking
related terms.
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2013 |
First published: |
July 2013 |
Authors: |
Pearce W Hammond
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
132 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4910-7849-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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LSN: |
1-4910-7849-9 |
Barcode: |
9781491078495 |
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