Machann Clinton (155 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Texas A&M University Press has released a paperback edition of Czech Voices: Stories from Texas in the Amerikan narodni kalenda. Originally published in 1991, Czech Voices comprises ten short memoir-essays written by some of the earliest Czech immigrants to Texas. Translated and edited by Clinton Machann and James W. Mendl, Jr., Czech Voices offers a clear window to the lives of Czech immigrants on a difficult frontier. Each of the ten autobiographical sketches had been published in the Amerikan narodni kalenda (a Czech-language magazine in Chicago. (That publication's founding by a freethinking political group explains the fact that many of the essays it published expressed some negative attitudes toward organized religion.) Several motifs and themes that run through the collection loom especially large: hardships of the immigrants, religious conflicts, the American Civil War, ethnic identity, farming practices, and attitudes toward the land. Among the writers are important leaders, adventurers, journalists, and typical farmers, chosen for their identity or powers of expression or for the importance of the events they record. Their impressions, attitudes, and emotions bring to life an era that other sources rarely can. Clinton Machann and James W. Mendl, Jr., who selected and translated these stories, provide an interpretive introduction, informative notes, and a bibliography that help to place the life stories in their historical and cultural context. These narratives had never before been generally available; historians interested in American immigration and ethnicity, as well as the descendants of immigrants, will appreciate both their valuable contribution and the pleasure of reading them. …

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Condition: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Texas A&M University Press has released a paperback edition of Czech Voices: Stories from Texas in the Amerikan narodni kalenda. Originally published in 1991, Czech Voices comprises ten short memoir-essays written by some of the earliest Czech immigrants to Texas. Translated and edited by Clinton Machann and James W. Mendl, Jr., Czech Voices offers a clear window to the lives of Czech immigrants on a difficult frontier. Each of the ten autobiographical sketches had been published in the Amerikan narodni kalenda (a Czech-language magazine in Chicago. (That publication's founding by a freethinking political group explains the fact that many of the essays it published expressed some negative attitudes toward organized religion.) Several motifs and themes that run through the collection loom especially large: hardships of the immigrants, religious conflicts, the American Civil War, ethnic identity, farming practices, and attitudes toward the land. Among the writers are important leaders, adventurers, journalists, and typical farmers, chosen for their identity or powers of expression or for the importance of the events they record. Their impressions, attitudes, and emotions bring to life an era that other sources rarely can. Clinton Machann and James W. Mendl, Jr., who selected and translated these stories, provide an interpretive introduction, informative notes, and a bibliography that help to place the life stories in their historical and cultural context. These narratives had never before been generally available; historians interested in American immigration and ethnicity, as well as the descendants of immigrants, will appreciate both their valuable contribution and the pleasure of reading them. …

hardcover. Condition: Good.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. Hard Cover Full cloth; 8vo.,191pp.+ bibliography of K.A.Porter/Texas. V.Fine in V.Fine D/j.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Chech Voices. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Krasna Amerika: A Study of Texas Czechs, 1851-1939. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good + +. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First English Language Edition. 8vo. xxx (i)147 (3) pp, illus. Translated and Edited by Clinton Machann and James W. Mendl: First English Language, 1991. Not Price Clipped. Light damp-stain ripple to bottom fore- edge corner, else, Pristine, no wear. No markings, binding tight, clean, white and bright. 5.75" x 8.75". Orange cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Pictorial dj in acetate protector. Size: Octavo. Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Abnutzung / Risse - leicht.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. Hardback first printing in clean covers; pages tight, white. Crisp, glossy dust jacket with scant wear. Not library discard. A very attractive volume. .

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine copy in hardcover with fine jacket. One dog-eared page.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 8vo. viii, 280 pp, illus. Second Printing, 1983. Price clipped. Small owner's stamp on ffep. Pristine, no wear. No markings, binding tight, clean, white and bright. 6" x 8.75". Red-marbled cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Illustrated dj in acetate protector. Size: Octavo. Book.…

Condition: Very Good. 1998th Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Paperback. Condition: New.