Plains Folk: The Romance of the Landscape [Hardcover]

Jim Hoy (Author), Tom Isern (Author), Don Johnson (Illustrator)

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In their second collection of essays and observations, Emporia State University, Kans., professors Hoy (English) and Isern (history), coauthors of a syndicated newspaper column, "Plains Folk," cover topics ranging from ethnic diversity and cultural heritage to folklore and monuments in the landscape. Among these last are silos, old threshing machines and windmills. There are tales of the Dust Bowl era, community games, rodeos, the prairie Bigfoot and bindweed. Hoy and Isern discuss regional food (mulberry pie, fried chicken, sandhill plums), recall farm practices of their youth (cattle yokes) and take a nostalgic look at the town pasture. These gentle pieces of delightful Americana convey a deep appreciation of the Great Plains and its culture.
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 2 pages
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press (June 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806122722
• ISBN-13: 978-0806122724
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,889,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Immensely Enjoyable, July 8, 2007

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This review is from: Plains Folk: The Romance of the Landscape (Hardcover)

Prior to reading Plains Folk I & II, I had only driven through the Kansas plains region. However, after reading both books, I feel as though I pulled over and spent years there. The authors lack pretentiousness or the annoying desire of most to over "scholar-ize" the content. True to the context from which they write, Hoy and Isern remain down-to-earth and accessible in their approach. They manage to entertain as they present tons of information.
Most importantly, both authors are candid and authentic as they share not only folklore, but their own experiences as well. Both Plains Folk I & II are fun and informative.