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Book Cover for: Life on the Mississippi: An Epic American Adventure, Rinker Buck

Life on the Mississippi: An Epic American Adventure

Rinker Buck
The Filson Historical SocietyThe Filson Historical Society

Learn about the history of the flatboat and navigation of 19th century waterways in author Rinker Buck's latest publication, "Life on the Mississippi: An Epic American Adventure." Buck joins us on May 22 at 6 pm. In-person and Zoom options available! https://t.co/oXlYapoaf7 https://t.co/DgRlnLPkWP

Paperback, 2023

$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: A is for Affrilachia, Frank X. Walker

A is for Affrilachia

Frank X. Walker
The Filson Historical SocietyThe Filson Historical Society

We're thrilled to welcome back 2013-2014 KY Poet Laureate, author, educator, and Affrilachian poet, Frank X Walker TOMORROW at noon. Walker's presentation will cover two of his publications! "A is for Affrilachia" & "Buffalo Dance: The Journey of York." https://t.co/oXlYapnCpz https://t.co/gwjtzJ54fj

Hardcover, 2023

$19.95Member price:$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book