Al Fike The Modern Minstrel Man 1912 1996
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Al Fike The Modern Minstrel Man 1912 1996
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Author : Kay Hoflander
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2006-11-27
Al Fike The Modern Minstrel Man 1912 1996 written by Kay Hoflander and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Life in the early 1900s was quite different from today. The pace was slower (or so we believe in retrospect). The music was sweeter. And, one learned life by the living. Then came the roaring Twenties. The pace quickened. The music became more upbeat, spiked with heady mixtures of jazz, ragtime and blues. By the early 1930s the entire country had metamorphosed. Entertainers like Al Jolson, Jimmy Durante and Sophie Tucker were the rage, and country and western was just beginning to come into its own. Sitting back in his Missouri home and absorbing it all was a young man named Al Fike. Born in 1912, and a schoolteacher by trade, he listened to the sounds of the country growing around him, absorbed them, and made them his own. This collection period continued until the late 1940s when, to the surprise of family and friends, he announced a career change, and the legend of Al Fike the Entertainer was born! After that, Al Fike, The Modern Minstrel Man, regaled audiences from coast to coast. Whether dressed in candy-striped jacket and straw hit reprising the classics of George M. Cohan or mimicking such greats as Ted Lewis, Durante and Jolson, Al Fike single-handedly kept the traditions of vaudeville alive in this country. He also introduced new music and new stars to his routines so that his show was a virtual performance library of American music, idioms, composers, and styles. In short, Al Fike was a living legend, preserving and enhancing the traditions of the American musical stage as no other performer has ever done. Seeing The Al Fike Show was a rare opportunity to see an entertainers entertainer perform.
The Bread Of Salt And Other Stories
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Author : N. V. M. Gonzalez
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 1993
The Bread Of Salt And Other Stories written by N. V. M. Gonzalez and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Fiction categories.
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- A Warm Hand -- Children of the Ash-Covered Loam -- The Morning Star -- The Blue Skull and the Dark Palms -- Where's My Baby Now? -- Come and Go -- The Sea Beyond -- The Whispering Woman -- The Bread of Salt -- On the Ferry -- The Wireless Tower -- The Lives of Great Men -- The Popcorn Man -- Crossing Over -- The Tomato Game -- In the Twilight -- The Gecko and the Mermaid -- A Shelter of Bamboo and Sand -- The Long Harvest -- Glossary.
A History Of Celibacy
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Author : Elizabeth Abbott
language : en
Publisher: James Clarke & Co.
Release Date : 2001
A History Of Celibacy written by Elizabeth Abbott and has been published by James Clarke & Co. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Celibacy categories.
Joan of Arc was one. So was Sir Isaac Newton. A monk vows to be one. A prisoner has no choice. History tells of many avowed celibates, and today's society reflects a renewed interest in celibacy. But what causes people to give up sex, the very activity that drives, fascinates, troubles, and delights so many of the rest of us? Elizabeth Abbott's exploration of celibacy debunks the traditionally held notion that celibacy is a predominantly religious concept of little concern to the secular world. Chosen or imposed for myriad reasons, celibacy actually is a practice that reveals a host of telling insights about our sexual desires and drives, as well as our changing attitudes toward religion, gender, and physical health. A History of Celibacy humanises celibacy through the ages, from the vestal virgins of ancient Rome who were entombed alive if they broke their vows, to contemporary athletes who conserve semen to enhance their game. While most people associate institutional celibacy with Catholicism, Abbott shows how virtually every culture and religion through history has incorporated it in some form. Her examples range from Judaism's rules regarding abstinence during menstruation to Hinduism's forced celibacy for widows. Written from a feminist perspective, the book paints a dual portrait of celibacy as both emancipator and enslaver of women and the poor. Yet the book's focus is not solely on women. It recounts for instance the forced castration of Italy's young male sopranos, and tells why impoverished Chinese boys and men became eunuchs for the Emperor. The extremes to which people will go to abstain from sexual activity or to prevent others from having sex is an intriguing thread through a serious book.
Blues
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Author : William Christopher Handy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Blues written by William Christopher Handy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Music categories.
This classic collection of great blues songs, arranged for piano and voice, was originally published in 1926. Considered the most famous blues collection in history, it includes historical notes, tunes and arrangements, notes for each song, a bibliography, and a chart of guitar chords. Illustrated by renowned Mexican illustrator Miguel Covarrubias.
Life And Work
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Author : William Shakespeare
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1908
Life And Work written by William Shakespeare and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1908 with categories.
Negro Authors And Composers Of The United States
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Author : William Christopher Handy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1938
Negro Authors And Composers Of The United States written by William Christopher Handy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1938 with African American authors categories.
The Story Of Easter
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Author : Aileen Fisher
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 1998-01-03
The Story Of Easter written by Aileen Fisher and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-01-03 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
With an informative text and glorious illustrations, this book explains both how and why people all over the world celebrate Easter. It tells the biblical story of Jesus’ Resurrection and then describes how people honor this day and the origins of these traditions. Hands-on activities help draw children into the spirit of this joyous celebration of rebirth.
Agriculture And Industry
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Author : Melissa Walker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Agriculture And Industry written by Melissa Walker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Agriculture categories.
New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Volume 11: Agriculture and Industry.
Ancestral Lines Of The Doniphan Frazee And Hamilton Families By Frances Frazee Hamilton 1
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Author : Mrs Frances Frazee Hamilton
language : en
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
Release Date : 2021-09-09
Ancestral Lines Of The Doniphan Frazee And Hamilton Families By Frances Frazee Hamilton 1 written by Mrs Frances Frazee Hamilton and has been published by Hassell Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-09 with categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
She Loved Baseball
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Author : Audrey Vernick
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2010-10-19
She Loved Baseball written by Audrey Vernick and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-19 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Effa always loved baseball. As a young woman, she would go to Yankee Stadium just to see Babe Ruth’s mighty swing. But she never dreamed she would someday own a baseball team. Or be the first—and only—woman ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. From her childhood in Philadelphia to her groundbreaking role as business manager and owner of the Newark Eagles, Effa Manley always fought for what was right. And she always swung for the fences. From author Audrey Vernick and illustrator Don Tate comes the remarkable story of an all-star of a woman.