Overview
This is a first-person account of growing up in rural, Central Arkansas during the 1950's, in an area that is now covered by Greer's Ferry Lake. The book gives a brief historical account of some of the pioneer families who migrated to the area in the mid- to late 1800's to homestead farms, when the entire area was completely untamed land and forests. The reader will meet some of the succeeding families who further carved out communities, through timber industry and family farms both on the hills and also in the river bottom land along the Little Red River. The author vividly describes the lifestyle and daily activities of those families -- everything from the work, to the school and church, as well as the play and fun. It's amazing to see such a close-knit community, even without telephones or internet. There was a very high level of community spirit and personal care for one another. It's also interesting to see that almost everything was recycled; there was no plastic used and very few machines. The reader will also get a glimpse of some of the emotional trauma that was experienced by some of the residents who were forced to relocate because of the construction of the dam and resulting lake. Overall, this book is both informative and entertaining as the author describes the people and activities in a bygone time and place.
Full Product Details
Author: Karen Potter Murphy
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.227kg
ISBN: 9781482320107
ISBN 10: 148232010
Pages: 164
Publication Date: 26 April 2013
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Author Information
Karen Potter Murphy was born January 4, 1945, in the family home at Higden, Arkansas. Karen's family was one of those required to relocate in 1960 due to the construction of Greer's Ferry Dam. The location of the prior family home is now about 35-50 feet under the resulting lake. She later graduated high school at Valley View High School, Jonesboro, AR, and attended Lee University, Cleveland, TN, and Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR. Her studies had an emphasis on English, Speech, and Business. Karen and her husband, Charles M. Murphy, resided in Memphis, TN for over 35 years, where they had an insurance agency. Now retired, the Murphys reside at 9329 Ivywood Lane, Knoxville, TN 37931, where they enjoy spending time with their daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren.
