This richly illustrated book provides an essential introduction to the manuscript in early modern England. From birth to death, parish record to probate inventory, writing framed the lives of the early modern English. Offering a technical introduction to the handwriting of the period, case studies tracing the significance of manuscript to British cultural identity, and exercises to practice reading and transcription, the book opens the study of early modern English manuscript to a new generation of students and scholars.
Featuring the creative works of some of the talented individuals of Elko County, Nevada, including Jomarie Acosta: A Lost Diety & A Web of Love Fantastic stories of unrequited love and dangerous experiments; Kathryn Hackett Bales: Dumpster Diver, John, & Murphy's Law Heartwarming tales of finding friendship in unexpected places; Patricia Diehl: Journey in Time & Middle-Age Syndrome Poetic reflections on connecting with the past & growing older F.V. Edwards: A Blue Moon, Jeanique, & Yesterday's Tomorrow Tragedy strikes on the moon plus poetry about love & charity Amber Gibson: Legend & Legacy, The Chimes, & The Blue Summoning Stone Poetry about legends & warriors, plus an excerpt from her upcoming novel: Daughter of the Guide Catherine Higgenbotham: Pond Goblin A tale of an encounter with a mythical creature. Heather Kennison: Hike from Hell & Spending the Night at Grandma's Misadventures in the great outdoors plus revisiting the magic of childhood & the love of a grandparent plus Brandy M. Miller: A Simple Smile Exploring the power of a smile. Christie Vannoy: Hidden Blood - Worst Day Ever An excerpt from her debut paranormal romance, Hidden Blood. Jessica Wamsley: Red-Orange Poetic musings about the color red-orange; Barbara Worthington: Life With an Alien One dog, one fence, what could possibly go wrong? Krystin Yamauchi: Collected Poems Life from the perspective of a poet.
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