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Understanding Apples
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Anyone that knows the city of Kingsport, the Model City, our "Little Apple", knows about Church Circle and the area adjacent to Five Points. For a moment let's examine this fine town û the way it is now and the way it used to be. It used to be that Kingsport, Tennessee wasn't King's Port at all. It was part of a Cherokee nation û so vast û and so rich in agriculture and history, oral history, that the area was actually a sacred ground to these Native Americans. What is called Long Island here in Kingsport, Tennessee was once a hallowed stretch û a four and a half mile island that was nestled between the Holston River and the Sluice, revered by the tribesman for its energy and spiritual presence. It was said that no man could be killed on Long Island. But in 1777 the chiefs gathered and signed a treaty with the white man, giving up not only hundreds of thousands of their acreage, but millions û including the sacred ground known as Long Island. Because the chieftains' decision was not unanimous among the elders or their sons û a powerful curse was placed upon the hallowed No white man would ever find peace there. A mere window of events is shared within the pages of this book that offer only a glimpse of what life was like thereafter.
Anyone that knows the city of Kingsport, the Model City, our "Little Apple", knows about Church Circle and the area adjacent to Five Points. For a moment let's examine this fine town û the way it is now and the way it used to be. It used to be that Kingsport, Tennessee wasn't King's Port at all. It was part of a Cherokee nation û so vast û and so rich in agriculture and history, oral history, that the area was actually a sacred ground to these Native Americans. What is called Long Island here in Kingsport, Tennessee was once a hallowed stretch û a four and a half mile island that was nestled between the Holston River and the Sluice, revered by the tribesman for its energy and spiritual presence. It was said that no man could be killed on Long Island. But in 1777 the chiefs gathered and signed a treaty with the white man, giving up not only hundreds of thousands of their acreage, but millions û including the sacred ground known as Long Island. Because the chieftains' decision was not unanimous among the elders or their sons û a powerful curse was placed upon the hallowed No white man would ever find peace there. A mere window of events is shared within the pages of this book that offer only a glimpse of what life was like thereafter.
244 pages, Paperback
First published October 13, 2006
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November 27, 2017
Picked this up while visiting Kingsport, where the author lives. This book was highlighted at Mr. Mark’s bookstore in Johnson City. All that is important for those interested in how I come to read off the beaten path. . . I seek local authors traveling as well as a round home.
Here is a funny novella sharing the people, and their antics of living in a beautiful landscape. Beware, there will be surprises, but no spoilers here.
Dare to read outside mainstream lists and top ten lists. Here is one to start with. Enjoy!
Here is a funny novella sharing the people, and their antics of living in a beautiful landscape. Beware, there will be surprises, but no spoilers here.
Dare to read outside mainstream lists and top ten lists. Here is one to start with. Enjoy!
August 18, 2014
A book written by my cousin about our family
October 10, 2010
Exceptional writing for a first effort of stories about Appalachia. Would make a good movie.
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