Frances Tate's Shadrach, Buckeyes, and Other Tales of a Virginia Childhood is a delightful collection of personal memories, anecdotes, family traditions, and more, in the words of Frances herself, telling of her youth on a southwestern Virginia farm during the Depression. From bringing Shadrach the dog to church, to the "devil baby," the mishaps of Miss Pearl to the legend of the sycamore - these spirited stories resonate with pleasing wit and imagery. Last, but surely not least, this book contains a variety of traditional and family recipes from the era, food being the "currency of friendship and hospitality" in those days. " ...it might seem odd to say the arrival of another mouth to feed, even a dog's, was opportune but it 'twas true since there was no entertainment other than that which we made for ourselves."
- ISBN10 1257528556
- ISBN13 9781257528554
- Publish Date 10 August 2011
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format eBook
- Language English