Three Rivers Form An Ocean : .vignettes of life in Charleston, SC
Language: English
Published by Xlibris Dez 2003, 2003
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- Title
- Three Rivers Form An Ocean : .vignettes of life in Charleston, SC
- Author
- James Funk
- Publisher
- Xlibris Dez 2003
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- Neu
- Binding
- Buch
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1414018576
- ISBN 13
- 9781414018577
- Item weight
- 756 grams
- Dimensions
- 235x157x26 mm
It can be argued that Charleston has been the most influential city in America during early years of this country's history. Charleston has survived shelling of two great armies, and their occupation ...first, by the British during the Revolution, and later by Federal forces during their siege and occupation in the Civil War. Fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and deadly disease have also devastated the city. But, time and again, its citizens have rebuilt, until Charleston stands today as a national treasure. It is that strength of character and resiliency of its citizens that makes 'heroes' of this story.
History textbooks place more emphasis on events occurring in places like Philadelphia, Boston, Lexington, Yorktown, and Gettysburg. But, James Funk sets about to change some of that, and expand people's knowledge of the influential role Charleston played in the Revolution and Civil War. He does that by avoiding dull and monotonous recitations, as found in most history textbooks. Instead, events are painted in real-life terms from the unique perspective of individuals on the scene, asking the reader to 'imagine' what it was like.
The adventure begins when 'Marilyn and Jim' arrive as new residents of the city and learn of the city's rich history by visiting historic areas and 'imagining' what it was like to 'live' those events. The story moves quickly, made lively by known twists of irony, anecdotes, and humor. Story's cadence is changed, avoiding the monotonous beat of most historical 'textbooks', as the author interweaves trials and tribulations, and funny moments, as he and his wife restore a c. 1850 'carriage house' that was home to the famed TV personality and journalist, Charles Kuralt, as he wrote of Charleston in his best selling book
Charles Kuralt's AmerIca.
Charles Kuralt wrote of Charleston in March. He wrote of a "cocky mockingbird perched in the next door garden"..."on a real moonlit night on Montagu Street". He went on to say, "The mockingbird and I resided together in style, he in his tree, I in a rented three-story 'carriage house". That is the carriage house at 29 1/2 Montagu Street that 'Marilyn and Jim' later buy and restore, as described in the book.
James Funk piques interest in a wide audience. He draws on extensive education and diverse career to entertain readers with a refreshing, new and creative approach to storytelling. He suggests ..."perhaps, just perhaps, Charles Kuralt and his favorite mockingbird are still here to help me" write this story.
James Funk's career has spanned 35 years, since completing undergraduate education in electrical engineering at Northwestern University, and then a master's degree in business at Stanford University. His experience is as an executive in the automotive industry with Ford Motor Company, and as a builder and restorer of residential homes. He also has been a golf course owner, builder, and operator.
Jim and his wife, Marilyn. reside in Charleston, South Carolina.
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