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Hooked Rugs of the Midwest

A Handcrafted History

By: Mary Collins Barile

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Hooked Rugs of the Midwest

A Handcrafted History

By: Mary Collins Barile

The art of rug hooking, which consists of pulling dyed and cut wool fabric pieces through a backing, has typically been associated with New England, the South and Canada. Yet rugs from the American Midwest have contributed just as much to the development of the craft and its continuing popularity. The story of hooked rugs in the Midwest is a ragbag blending of romance, folklore, myth and common sense told through the colors of barns and sky, golden wheat, farm ponds, red clay, red brick, steel, glass and fountains. In this vividly illustrated history, Mary Collins Barile shakes out the dust from the Midwestern hooked rug with the vigor its unique blend of utility and imagination deserves.

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1614239487

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Haunted Columbia, Missouri

By: Mary Collins Barile

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Haunted Columbia, Missouri

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According to Columbia ghost lore, the city's dead only dabble with departure. The specter of Broadway legend Maude Adams checks in on classes at Stephens College, while ragtime pioneer John William Boone returns to trail invisible fingers along his grand piano. Some linger from love, like the spirit of the Osage woman who waited for a final walk with the brave she was to marry. Others remain for a reckoning, like the guerrilla stalking Brannock Hall for the Union sniper who shot him down or the murdered child discovered in the plaster of a frontier tavern. From the columns of Mizzou's quad to the region's winding country roads, author Mary Collins Barile explores the restless graves of Columbia's eerie heritage.

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1467136182

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Forgotten Tales of Missouri

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Forgotten Tales of Missouri

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Truth, after all, still remains stranger and more engaging than most legends. And Missouri, of course, leads every other place in truth. Hop aboard Long's dragon boat or take advantage of 1846 wind wagon technology to plunge into the forgotten tales of this fascinating place. Hobnob cautiously with Stagger Lee, Mike Fink and Calamity Jane and view the chamber pot war from a safe distance. Trade witticisms with Alphonse Wetmore and Mark Twain, the frontier folk who keep us civilized today. If you keep company with storyteller Mary Collins Barile, you'll even catch a glimpse of the Mississippi River running backward from an earthquake that was all Missouri's fault.

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Haunted Columbia, Missouri

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Haunted Columbia, Missouri

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The author of The Haunted Boonslick proves the Show Me State isn’t shy about its ghostly heritage—especially in the beautiful college town at its center. According to Columbia ghost lore, the city’s dead only dabble with departure. The specter of Broadway legend Maude Adams checks in on classes at Stephens College, while ragtime pioneer John William Boone returns to trail invisible fingers along his grand piano. Some linger from love, like the spirit of the Osage woman who waited for a final walk with the brave she was to marry. Others remain for a reckoning, like the guerrilla stalking Brannock Hall for the Union sniper who shot him down or the murdered child discovered in the plaster of a frontier tavern. From the columns of Mizzou’s quad to the region’s winding country roads, author Mary Collins Barile explores the restless graves of Columbia’s eerie heritage. Includes photos!

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1439657610

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The Haunted Boonslick

Ghosts, Ghouls & Monsters of Missouri's Heartland

By: Mary Collins Barile

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Ghosts, Ghouls & Monsters of Missouri's Heartland

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“A slim, riveting tome dedicated to the haunts of the Mid-Missouri region . . . [This] book is chock-full of history” (Columbia Daily Tribune). There is some uncertainty about the exact borders of the region that surrounds the Boonslick Trail but little doubt about the palpable and unsettling presence of its history. Stir up Missourians from St. Louis to Jackson County with the mention of ghosts, and after a few minutes of demurring, you will soon have more stories than you can shake a sheet at. Attend to the haunting music of John “Blind” Boone or the otherworldly poetry of Patience Worth. Crouch down in Civil War battlefields, crowded taverns, or the uncomfortable saddle of a headless horse. Wend your way through Missouri’s haunted heart: the Boonslick. Includes photos! “The book covers a broad history of hauntings and unexplained occurrences since 1812. It is peppered with ghost stories that have very human explanations.” —Missourian “Mary Collins Barile gives a history of the area, and mentions that these ghost stories are ones that are unknown to outsiders, yet important to the history of the region.” —St. Louis magazine

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1625841639

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The Santa Fe Trail in Missouri

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The Santa Fe Trail in Missouri

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For nineteenth-century travelers, the Santa Fe Trail was an indispensable route stretching from Missouri to New Mexico and beyond, and the section called “The Missouri Trail”—from St. Louis to Westport—offered migrating Americans their first sense of the West with its promise of adventure. The truth was, any easterner who wanted to reach Santa Fe had to first travel the width of Missouri. This book offers an easy-to-read introduction to Missouri’s chunk of Santa Fe Trail, providing an account of the trail’s historical and cultural significance. Mary Collins Barile tells how the route evolved, stitched together from Indian paths, trappers’ traces, and wagon roads, and how the experience of traveling the Santa Fe Trail varied even within Missouri. The book highlights the origin and development of the trail, telling how nearly a dozen Missouri towns claimed the trail: originally Franklin, from which the first wagon trains set out in 1821, then others as the trailhead moved west. It also offers a brief description of what travelers could expect to find in frontier Missouri, where cooks could choose from a variety of meats, including hogs fed on forest acorns and game such as deer, squirrels, bear, and possum, and reminds readers of the risks of western travel. Injury or illness could be fatal; getting a doctor might take hours or even days. Here, too, are portraits of early Franklin, which was surprisingly well supplied with manufactured “boughten” goods, and Boonslick, then the near edge of the Far West. Entertainment took the form of music, practical jokes, and fighting, the last of which was said to be as common as the ague and a great deal more fun—at least from the fighters’ point of view. Readers will also encounter some of the major people associated with the trail, such as William Becknell, Mike Fink, and Hanna Cole, with quotes that bring the era to life. A glossary provides useful information about contemporary trail vocabulary, and illustrations relating to the period enliven the text. The book is easy and informative reading for general readers interested in westward expansion. It incorporates history and folklore in a way that makes these resources accessible to all Missourians and anyone visiting historic sites along the trail.

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University of Missouri Press

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0826272134

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Forgotten Tales of Missouri

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The Haunted Boonslick

Ghosts, Ghouls & Monsters of Missouri's Heartland

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1540206637

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The Santa Fe Trail in Missouri

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Hooked Rugs of the Midwest

A Handcrafted History

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J. Milton Turner; An American Hero

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J. Milton Turner; An American Hero

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J. Milton Turner, a towering figure in advancing human rights, is an inspirational story for all people. In order to tell his story, we have used 19th century documents such as letters and government dispatches, newspaper interviews and journals. But throughout this story we have also created some dialogue so the young reader has a stronger sense of Turner's personal experiences. We refer to Turner throughout the book as James or J. Milton. When Turner was born, slaves were commonly called by their first name. As an adult he referred to himself as J. Milton Turner. At the end of the book we have included questions for readers meant to encourage additional learning and discussions about James Milton Turner and the time in which he lived.

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Hooked Rugs of the Midwest

Hooked Rugs of the Midwest

Haunted Columbia, Missouri

Haunted Columbia, Missouri

Forgotten Tales of Missouri

Forgotten Tales of Missouri

Haunted Columbia, Missouri

Haunted Columbia, Missouri

The Haunted Boonslick

The Haunted Boonslick

The Santa Fe Trail in Missouri

The Santa Fe Trail in Missouri

Forgotten Tales of Missouri

Forgotten Tales of Missouri

The Haunted Boonslick

The Haunted Boonslick

Forgotten Tales of Missouri

Forgotten Tales of Missouri

The Santa Fe Trail in Missouri

The Santa Fe Trail in Missouri

Hooked Rugs of the Midwest

Hooked Rugs of the Midwest

J. Milton Turner; An American Hero

J. Milton Turner; An American Hero

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