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  • Letters From Papaw: Stories From Cades Cove and the Great Smoky Mountains

    Like most children, the Myers siblings were oblivious to their family's fascinating background. After receiving a history assignment, the kids send a letter to their papaw, Leon Myers, asking for details about his childhood. The responses, sent over the course of a year, result in numerous revelations about the children's true Cades Cove heritage.Filled with humorous stories and personal insight ... Leer más

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    de Sarah Seaton ...
    Series series Book of Days
    Taking you through the year day by day, The Derby Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, shocking, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the city. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Derby's archives and covering the social, ... Leer más

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    Stories From Cades Cove and the Great Smoky Mountains

    Like most children, the Myers siblings were oblivious to their family's fascinating background. After receiving a history assignment from their mom, the kids send a letter to their papaw, Leon Myers, asking for details about his childhood. The responses, sent over the course of a year, result in numerous revelations about the children's true Cade's Cove heritage.Filled with humorous stories and ... Leer más

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