Somethin’s brewin' in the hilltown ah Westerlo, an’ it ain't Doc Jeckel's still full ah "Oh Be Joyful". When a boy discovers he’s touched with a rare musical gift,... More > "Juggin Joe" is born, an’ all the world’s his stage! 'Long the way, love blossoms betwixt Joe an’ a li'l flower named Florentine. But her paw, the Parson Sheppard, disapproves ah the buddin’ courtship, endin' the romance, saddlin' the young’uns with heartache bigger’n the Heldeberg mountains. Meanwhile, Joe’s music brings fame an’ fortune, but cain't comfort his achin’ heart. In a moment ah angst, Joe sets aside his jug an' joins the Federal Army. Later, fate crosses Joe's path with the President, an' his juggin 'bilities are called tah duty once 'gain. But are they strong 'nuff tah alter the global balance ah power? What about Florentine, an’ Joe’s kin back home? Tah find out, grab hold ah this knee-slappin' tale an’ discover what real legends are made ah!< Less
A 'must-have' for history buffs who seek out obscure reference materials, or those who simply enjoy family history. "The Autograph Memories of Mary Yakel" is a wonderful book containing... More > personal poems and comments from Yakel family members and friends. Originally penned in Albany, NY, primarily in the 1896-1897 time period, the book contains the names of many local families. J. Peter Yakel, third generation Albany native, presents this unique family work with a simple elegance. To begin, the book offers a short summary on the life of Mary Yakel and her family. Then, below each original page entry, the author has added comments and details about each person or family mentioned in the book, if known. Over 30 surnames fully indexed. The cover art and background images come from the original book, and provide warmth as well as symmetry from page to page. A keepsake to be sure.< Less
Somethin’s brewin' in the hilltown ah Westerlo, an’ it ain't Doc Jeckel's still full ah "Oh Be Joyful". When a boy discovers he’s touched with a rare musical gift,... More > "Juggin Joe" is born, an’ all the world’s his stage! 'Long the way, love blossoms betwixt Joe an’ a li'l flower named Florentine. But her paw, the Parson Sheppard, disapproves ah the buddin’ courtship, endin' the romance, saddlin' the young’uns with heartache bigger’n the Heldeberg mountains. Meanwhile, Joe’s music brings fame an’ fortune, but cain't comfort his achin’ heart. In a moment ah angst, Joe sets aside his jug an' joins the Federal Army. Later, fate crosses Joe's path with the President, an' his juggin 'bilities are called tah duty once 'gain. But are they strong 'nuff tah alter the global balance ah power? What about Florentine, an’ Joe’s kin back home? Tah find out, grab hold ah this knee-slappin' tale an’ discover what real legends are made ah!< Less
A 'must-have' for history buffs who seek out obscure reference materials, or those who simply enjoy family history. "The Autograph Memories of Mary Yakel" is a wonderful book containing... More > personal poems and comments from Yakel family members and friends. Originally penned in Albany, NY, primarily in the 1896-1897 time period, the book contains the names of many local families. J. Peter Yakel, third generation Albany native, presents this unique family work with a simple elegance. To begin, the book offers a short summary on the life of Mary Yakel and her family. Then, below each original page entry, the author has added comments and details about each person or family mentioned in the book, if known. Over 30 surnames fully indexed. The cover art and background images come from the original book, and provide warmth as well as symmetry from page to page. A keepsake to be sure.< Less
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