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Leavin' Sandlick and Speakin' Appalachian
This is a collection of short stories using moderate to heavy Appalachian dialect. The stories vary from the humorous to serious and sad and represent a varied selection of fictional Appalachian mountain folk with a healthy dose of truth. The title represents one such story where the author's great-grandmother is depicted with her family as her mother and father and siblings are about to leave Sandlick, their home in Martin County, to never return to see other family members again. Mary Ellen Goble Preece is a wife, mother and grandmother and lives in the hills of eastern Kentucky. She respects her heritage and hopes to help preserve it through her writings. This is her third book with Publish America.
118 pages, Paperback
First published June 11, 2007
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April 26, 2008
Leavin’ Sandlick and Speakin’ Appalachian by Mary Ellen Goble Preece was a joy to read. Mrs. Preece's use of Appalachia dialect honors many generations of past anstestors. As time has moved forward this dialect has been lost and almost gone completely; sad but true. I for one had no problem following each story as it unfolded and enjoyed every one. "Sittin' Up With the Dead", was one of my favorites.
So, if you are looking for an entertaining read, check out, "Leavin' Sandlick and Speaking' Appalachian". A good way to spend an evening.
So, if you are looking for an entertaining read, check out, "Leavin' Sandlick and Speaking' Appalachian". A good way to spend an evening.
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