Signs and Wonders [Hardcover]

Roger Pickney (Author), Roger Pinckney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2004

In this collection of essays, master storyteller Roger Pinckney paints a vivid portrait of his lowcountry South Carolina birthplace and his present home on Daufuskie Island. In a distinctive literary voice with keen sensitivity to current environmental and social issues, Pinckney chronicles a rural community life that is threatened by modern-day intrusions and resort developments. The stories are filled with the sweet smells of the sea and the salt marsh, and with the sights of sunset skies and wide open spaces. Peopled with hunters and fishermen, family and friends, and fellow islanders with their own stories to tell, this book is a poignant rendering of the emotional, social, and physical geography of a very special place and the struggle to preserve it.

Editorial Reviews

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Signs and Wonders From the tranquil lakes of Minnesota to the rolling surf of the Carolina coast, Roger Pinckney's interaction with creatures of the wild--fur, feather and human--provide fascinating reading for lovers of the outdoors and students of human nature. Pinckney's life on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, provides a colorful backdrop for his reflections on hunting, fishing, environmental desecration, life and death. An acute observer and reporter, he envelops the reader in the lilting patois of the Gullah people, the earthy repartee of his hunting and fishing companions, and the ever-changing panoply of colors, sights and sounds of the lowcountry's forest, fields and rivers. A born storyteller, Pinckney's writing has been compared to that of Mark Twain, Robert Ruark and John McPhee. More than merely captirung a place and a time, his rich narratives seize the mood and celebrate the soul of his island and its people. Back Flap Copy Roger Pinckney's popular stories about Southern culture, history, and outdoor adventure appear regularly in national publications. His books include Little Glory, The Right Side of the River (both from Wyrick & Company), The Beaufort Chronicles, and Blue Roots: The African American Folk Magic of The Gullah People. When not off adventuring, Pinckney lives on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, one of the last of the sea islands to remain isolated and sparsely settled. Jacket design by Sally Heinman Cover Photo by Corbis Author Photo by Susan Card

About the Author

Roger Pinckney is the author of Little Glory and The Right Side of the River. He lives on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 104 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith; First Edition edition (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941711722
• ISBN-13: 978-0941711722
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #592,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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