A Hunt For Life's Extras: The Story of Archibald Rutledge
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (668 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0595151132 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 180 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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She lives in Aiken, S.C., with her husband and she has four children and a number of grandchildren. A native of Ridge Spring, S.C., Mrs. . Bodie attended Mars Hill Junior College, Columbia College and the University of South Carolina. Idella Bodie has been writing books for young readers since 1971 and she has established a loyal, growing audience. She retired in 1985 after 31
Review of A HUNT FOR LIFE'S EXTRAS Archibald Rutledge was one of the best-loved Carolinians of the Twentieth Century. This biography traces the life of this talented man from his childhood on Hampton Plantation on the Santee Delta of South Carolina's Low Country to his position as a nationally acclaimed outdoors and inspirational writer and poet. He was the first poet laureate of his home state.His young life depicts encounters with bull alligators, a wild boar, and a near-miss marauding shark, as well as a humorous situation
He is among the most revered South Carolinians of the twentieth century and served as the state's first Poet Laureate. This biography traces the life of this talented man from his childhood to his position as a nationally acclaimed outdoors writer, inspirational writer and poet, and on to his retirement to his beloved boyhood home, Hampton Plantation. The works of Archibald Rutledge have been read by millions and universally praised for their narration, inspiration, lucidity and classic simplicity.. The late Archibald Hamilton Rutledge was highly respected for his accomplishments as a poet, philosopher, educator, writer, outdoorsman and conservationist
A native of Ridge Spring, S.C., Mrs. Bodie attended Mars Hill Junior College, Columbia College and the University of South Carolina. She retired in 1985 after 31 years of teaching high school English and creative writing. She lives in Aiken, S.C., with her husband and she has four children and a number of grandchildren. . Her last position was as chairman of the English Department at South Aiken High School. About the Author Idella Bodie has been writing books for young readers since 1971 and she has established a loyal, growing audience