South Carolina Books

"The Origin of the Milky Way" is a collection of 26 Cherokee stories told by Davy Arch, Robert Bushyhead, Edna Chekelelee, Marie Junaluska, Kathi Littlejohn, and Freeman Owl. The stories are written as they were told by the Cherokee storytellers, so they read like poetry. The rhythms of English can sound like the Cherokee language if the stories are read aloud as they are written. The stories are divided into seven groups or chapters: Living with People, Living with Animals, Living with Plants and the Earth, Living with Spirits, Living with Monsters, Living with the Cherokee Language, and Living with the Past and Future. Some of the stories are intended to teach ways of getting along with others, while others such as The Trail of Tears teach of historical events experienced by the Cherokees.

A fascinating chapter on the Cherokee language tells of the syllabary invented by Sequoyah, a gifted Cherokee. The story of the Origin of the Milky Way is written first in English, then in phonetic Cherokee, and finally in Sequoyah's syllabary. The importance of continuing to teach the living Cherokee language as a unique cultural heritage is emphasized. The Cherokee language is related to the language spoken by the Iroquois of upper New York State and the Great Lakes region. To further aid the reader's enjoyment of the stories and learning about the Cherokee people, the book has a glossary, map of Cherokee lands, timeline of Cherokee history, and suggested further reading resources.

The charming black and white illustrations also enhance the story chapters. Also available in a hardcover format, "The Origin of the Milky Way" can be enjoyed as a delightful collection of tales to instruct children, but it is really much more than that. It contains a living history of a proud nation of very gifted people.

Nancy Lorraine
Reviewer

Enjoy mountain vistas along Blue Ridge Parkway in the Great Smoky Mountains, a dawn's early light of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, gaze at the Whitewater Falls, highest waterfall of the East of 411 feet, and be awed by 5,000 pipes of the Duke University Chapel's organ. If you are an avid hiker, you will be delighted with the jagged crest of Grandfather Trail on Grandfather Mountain. Or a whitewater rafter will enjoy the photography of Nantahala River with its Class I, II, and III rapids plus many more nature lover spots.

History buffs will love the photographs of George W. Vanderbilt's Biltmore House, largest private home-four acres in size, in Asheville; the Oconaluftee Indian Village; and, The Elizabeth II Sir Walter Raleigh's vessel that he used in his voyage to the New World. Many more historical photographs are included. In addition you will also find lovely photographs of wildlife, flowers and many other interesting landmarks.
About the Photographer:

Kevin Adams photography credits include: North Carolina's Best Wildflower Hikes, Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina Waterfalls, Wildflowers of the Southern Applachians, and Waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia. Adams, member of North American Nature's Photography Association, has received the following awards:

* In 1995, the North Carolina Year of the Coast Award
* In 1996, the North Carolina Year of the Mountains Award
* In 1998, North Carolina Zoological Park

Opinion by Reviewer:

North Carolina, my state (transplanted from Texas), with lots of wonderful, wonderful photographs for any reader's enjoyment. A great coffee table book to show your friends and relatives. These vistas are as breath-taking and splendid as the photography in Our North Carolina and I can personally attest to that! All will enjoy this collection of Southern beauty.

This book is absolutley wonderful. It will make you feel like you are right there in the OUTER BANKS, of North Carolina
Steve Alterman does a tremdous job of trying to capture the essence of the OUTER BANKS.
Perfect coffee table book

A great little book. The photos are interesting, with a good mix, and I really loved the historical tidbits that were included. It's nice to have some context with the images.

This very informing pocket companion is an essential guide when visiting the Outer Banks.

From famous places to see to more obscure spots in the area it relates with clarity and an obvious insiders knowledge all this incredible part of the USA has to offer to the seasoned or family travler

After watching both POTC Movies and reading all the N. Sparks' books. This is a great book to complement both genre about the east coast of North Carolina. I bought one for .77 and read it daily during silent reading in my English Class that I team teach with. Buy a used book, great summer reading.

This book is great. It discusses all of the major rivers in South Carolina and gives the reader very helpful information on what they will experience if they decide to go there to kayak or canoe. You get helpful information on hazards, river distance and width, and whether or not a river will be best for beginners/intermediates/experts, etc.

The rivers are separated into regions and for each there are directions on how to get there. Map pages for each river discussed are also in the book, which is extremely helpful. This book is great for beginners who are not sure of where to go and also great for the intermediates who want to find a new adventure. I highly recommend.

This wonderful book is based on the ETV show by the same name. Starting with the materials you will need and guiding you through step by step paintings; beginning with the basic apple and moving on to more complex subjects in still life; landscape and portrait art; you will be amazed at the masterpiece artwork you will be able to create. The lessons are carefully explained and illustrated. Her show appears on ETV at 5:30 AM ET (in SC).

I used to travel extensively to South Carolina for business. Bar-B-Que is one of my passions and this is an invaluable aid to finding the best offered. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in finding and/or eating Bar-B-Que in South Carolina. The book is organized by name of restaurant, city, and region. It includes address, phone, hours, and comments.

John C. Calhoun was a complex man. Many biographers have attempted to capture the essence of this politician and some have done a good job, others have failed miserably, and still others have seen him as only fit for the lower levels of Hell or in a straightjacket. This is to be expected because biographers/historians are after all only human. If we read all of them we get a confused picture with no enlightenment. If we read only one, we have a picture of only one side of the man and that more than likely biased. To form as true a picture as we can master ourselves we must read what the man said and wrote for ourselves. The editors of the collected works have done a marvelous job is supplying us with the tools we need. The books in this series are highly recommended to anyone who wants a clear picture of the man and his times.