Of Time and Place: A Farm in Wisconsin (Borderland Books) [Hardcover]

Richard Quinney (Author)

Book Description

Series: Borderland Books | Publication Date: January 14, 2008

     

The farm has belonged to Richard Quinney’s family for generations, since it was first settled by his great-grandparents fleeing the potato famine in Ireland, and it is the place of his birth and early years. When the old house was torn down more than half a century ago, the family photograph albums were carried up to the farmhouse. A few letters, some diary entries, and a scrapbook of obituaries survived to preserve a portion of family history. Quinney’s memoir also draws from the photographs of his mother’s family, from the photographs made by his mother and father as they documented their young lives, and from the many photographs of the early years of the family. Of Time and Place concludes with a photographic survey of the artifacts that remain on the farm.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Quinney has unearthed a compelling portrayal of farm life in Wisconsin. -- Aisha Motlani, Shepherd Express

About the Author

Richard Quinney is the author of several books that combine autobiographical writing and photography, including Journey to a Far Place, For the Time Being, Borderland, and Where Yet the Sweet Birds Sing. His other books are in the academic field of sociology. He lives in Madison, Wisconsin, and on the family farm in Walworth County in southern Wisconsin.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 104 pages
• Publisher: Borderland Books; 1 edition (January 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976878127
• ISBN-13: 978-0976878124
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,738,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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