Bøger af Roy Hoffman

Oklahomans And Their State: A Newspaper Reference Work (1919) is a comprehensive book written by Roy Hoffman that provides readers with an in-depth look at the state of Oklahoma and its people. The book is a compilation of newspaper articles and other writings that were published in Oklahoma newspapers during the early 20th century. The book covers a wide range of topics related to Oklahoma, including its history, geography, economy, politics, and culture. It also features profiles of notable Oklahomans, including politicians, business leaders, and cultural figures. One of the key themes of the book is the pioneering spirit of Oklahomans and their determination to build a prosperous and thriving state. The book highlights the challenges that early settlers faced, including droughts, floods, and economic hardships, and the resilience and perseverance that they showed in overcoming these obstacles. Overall, Oklahomans And Their State: A Newspaper Reference Work (1919) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Oklahoma. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and experiences of the state's early pioneers and sheds light on the factors that have shaped Oklahoma into the vibrant and diverse state that it is today.Also Edited By W. M. Harrison.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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In 1916, on the immigrant blocks of the Alabama, a Romanian Jewish shopkeeper, Morris Kleinman, is sweeping his walk in preparation for the Confederate veterans parade about to pass by. This book centers on a character who mixes Yiddish with his southern and has for his neighbors small merchants from Poland, Lebanon, and Greece.

Set along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the stories of three women and the men they love come together in this novel of war and hurricanes, loss and renewal. Christiane, or Nana, reliving the past in her eighties, her granddaughter Angela, working at a Biloxi casino in her twenties, and their teenage friend Cam, the daughter of a Vietnamese shrimper, form a deep connection.

Offers a collection of portraits of many remarkable Alabamians, famous and obscure, profiled by award-winning journalist and novelist Roy Hoffman. These profiles preserve the individual stories - and the individual voices within the stories - that help to define one of the most distinctive states in the union.

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