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by Franchot Ballinger, UC associate professor of English emeritus A comprehensive study of the diverse roles and qualities of the North American Indian "trickster," including the mischievous spirit's roles as buffoon, social critic, teacher, transformer or mediator between humans, nature and the gods. Each chapter examines an aspect of trickster behavior and tells a related story. Includes a full bibliography and discussion of the stories as literature. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0806137967
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by Lawrence A.Q. Burnley, (A&S) '79 Like other U.S. Protestant organizations, the Christian Church helped establish schools for African-Americans in the South following the end of the Civil War. According to the author, the most widely read books on the history of this church tend to "relegate the role of black people to passive recipients of white benevolence and largesse in this process of education reform." Instead, Burnley argues that blacks played an active role within the Christian Church, and that white church leaders early efforts may have hindered, rather than helped, the advancement of black people in the South. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0881461342
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by Edward Caudill, (A&S) '75 Like an imaginary superhero, Confederate Col. John Singleton Mosby seemed to be everywhere and unbeatable during America's Civil War. Known as the "Gray Ghost," this audacious cavalry officer used unconventional tactics to operate behind Union lines, bewildering and frustrating Northern military leaders. Was it any wonder that this dandy, who cultivated a Cavalier image by wearing a plumed hat and scarlet cloak, became the embodiment of reckless, dashing valor? Mosby definitely was "good press," an entertaining subject for journalists who tended to exaggerate his exploits. Was the real Mosby a patriot or scoundrel? Epic hero or unwelcome symbol of a repressive society? Edward Caudill, a professor and associate dean at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, gives readers a clearer image of the man and his myth in this revealing book co-authored with fellow professor Paul Ashdown. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 084202929X
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by Art Cohn, (A&S) '71 Underwater remains of a 19th-century vessel, found near Burlington, Vt., puzzled area historians in 1980. The 118-year-old artifact was shaped like a canal boat, but had a centerboard and evidence of rigging for sails. The find turned out to be a once-common type of freight carrier: a sailing canal boat. Crew would hoist sails to traverse Lake Champlain, then lower canvas and spars to continue their voyage through regional canals. The 1980 discovery led to creation of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, whose co-founder and executive director is UC alumnus Cohn. Historic preservation, education and underwater archaeological exploration of the lake's collection of 100 or more wooden ships are among the museum's concerns. Cohn's lavishly illustrated, 8-by-11-inch book contains hundreds of photos, maps and drawings that help explain the military and commercial importance of the region's early watercraft. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0964185636
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by Cynthia Crane, PhD (A&S) '87 and UC faculty member As a schoolboy in Nazi Germany, Cynthia Crane's father was beaten daily by his teacher and called a "mischling" half-breed because he was considered half-Jewish. Even though neither of his parents was Jewish, the Nazis claimed his father had "non-Aryan bloodlines." After the family escaped, Crane's grandmother wrote a memoir detailing their persecution. "It was my grandmother's personal tales of intrigue and courage that sparked my interest in this subject," says Crane, an assistant professor of English at Raymond Walters College. As she learned what her family had had to endure, she became aware that they were not unique. Most Germans in Jewish-Christian marriages suffered serious emotional and physical trauma because of the Third Reich's anti-Jewish laws. To research her subject, Crane went to Germany and interviewed women who had lived through the Nazi experience. It was there she discovered the "universal stories of hope and survival" that she relates in "Divided Lives." Order Information:
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ISBN # : 1403961557
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By Jim Friedman, PhD DAAP '78 The city of Cincinnati has a long and rich history with television. From the day WLW-T signed on in 1948 as the first licensed commercial television station in Ohio, local programs have become a part of many Tri-state families. The book includes a wealth of historical photos and facts from Cincinnati's TV past, from founder Powel Crosley to the stars of "The Uncle Al Show" to favorite news anchors, such former mayor Jerry Springer and long-time Channel 12 anchor Carol Williams. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0738551694
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by Kevin Grace, UC archivist and assistant professor This UC baseball researcher and teacher of "The Social History of Baseball" introduces another entertaining book this summer about the Cincinnati Reds. This one details the team's exploits in the first half of the 20th century, including several innovations to the "national pastime:" Cincinnati played the first modern night game under the lights in 1935; initially very controversial, night baseball gained credibility because it spurred record attendance. The Reds also were the first to sign ballplayers from Cuba, while black American players continued to be barred from playing on white pro teams, and the Reds' management was the first to turn opening day into a community celebration. Grace again presents rare and never-published photos from his personal collection and the UC Archives in his book, which follows last summer's "The Cincinnati Reds, 1950-'85" see review. Among former players pictured are UC team captain Ethan Allen, who had a 13-year career with the Reds, and Miller Huggins, who played for UC and minor league teams while earning his UC law degree. Huggins played with the Reds from 1904-'09. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0738534242
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by Melissa Kramer, UC journalism student, (A&S) One hundred years ago, five hillside railroads — known as inclines — carried Cincinnati citizens and tourists to the peaks of Mount Adams, Mount Auburn, Clifton and Price Hill. Kramer's first book examines the rise and fall of the inclines and their hilltop resorts through historic images, some never-before published. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0738561304
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By Bruce McClung, CCM associate professor The Broadway musical "Lady in the Dark," a smash hit when it debuted in 1941, was never revived and has earned a mystique throughout the years. In this nationally acclaimed book, writer Bruce McClung pieces together the tale of the original production through interviews with 11 former cast members. By weaving their stories together, McClung creates a "biography" of the infamous musical from a backstage perspective. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 019538508X
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by Sue Ann Painter, DAAP '73 The answers -- and insights into the personalities and contributions of these presidents from Ohio -- are in two slender books written by UC alumni Mark and Sue Ann Painter. President Taft was the former dean of the law school and a law alumnus. It was President Harrison who served as the Indiana Territory's first governor, then held office in the U.S. Congress and Senate. The paths these two leaders from Greater Cincinnati took to the White House, and their lifelong service to their country, are stories worth knowing. Mark, a judge on the Ohio First District Court of Appeals, and author of "The Legal Writer" see review and Sue Ann, co-author of a new architectural history of Cincinnati and a principal in PSA Consulting, wrote the presidential books for the new Jarndyce & Jarndyce Press series about Ohio presidents. It is designed for readers age 12 and older. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0972191615
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by Mark Painter, (A&S) '70, JD '73 The answers -- and insights into the personalities and contributions of these presidents from Ohio -- are in two slender books written by UC alumni Mark and Sue Ann Painter. President Taft was the former dean of the law school and a law alumnus. It was President Harrison who served as the Indiana Territory's first governor, then held office in the U.S. Congress and Senate. The paths these two leaders from Greater Cincinnati took to the White House, and their lifelong service to their country, are stories worth knowing. Mark, a judge on the Ohio First District Court of Appeals, and author of "The Legal Writer" see review and Sue Ann, co-author of a new architectural history of Cincinnati and a principal in PSA Consulting, wrote the presidential books for the new Jarndyce & Jarndyce Press series about Ohio presidents. It is designed for readers age 12 and older. Order Information:
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by Steven Siry, PhD (A&S) '86 Professor of history, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio The youngest general in America's Continental Army, Nathanael Greene of Rhode Island both outguessed and outmaneuvered British soldiers in the war for independence. Greene wore down the enemy by combining militia, regular troops and guerilla forces under his command, enabling rapid troop movement and applying continuous pressure on British forces. Well written, interesting style. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 1574889133
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by Betty Ann Smiddy, (A&S) '71, MS [(A&S)] '74 At the turn of the 19th century, Cincinnati was booming with industry and culture as European immigrants came to the city to fill jobs, goods moved along the Miami-Erie Canal and rural hilltops developed into suburbs. This book captures the essence of the era through photographs taken by Frank Wilmes, photos forgotten until William Deak purchased the negatives and developed the film in 1947. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0738534366
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by Betty Ann Smiddy, (A&S) '71, MS (A&S) '74 This book explores Cincinnati catastrophes from 1905 to 1937, featuring floods, tornadoes, fires, explosions, winter storms and crashes. Although tragic, disasters were popular postcard subjects in the early 1900s, with many of the photographs taken by professional photographers. The postcards documenting the 1907 and 1913 floods make up the bulk of this book, as these events dramatically affected Cincinnatians’ lives and led to innovative flood prevention planning and health initiatives. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0738551252
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By James E. Westheider, MA (A&S) '88, PhD (A&S) '93 African-Americans have served in all U.S. military conflicts since the Revolutionary War, distinguishing themselves alongside their white counterparts. Westheider says that like all soldiers, they have fought for a variety of reasons, the most important being "the right to fight." Blacks competed with whites on a near equal basis for the first time in Vietnam, and military service there helped shape modern black culture. As the war progressed and racial violence increased, however, many blacks began viewing the military as less of an equal rights opportunity and more of an undue burden. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0742545326
