| Knoxville: This Obscure Prismatic City Contributor(s): Neely, Jack (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596296569 ISBN-13: 9781596296565 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2009041866 |
| Series: American Chronicles (History Press) |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (0.45 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Discover the vibrant history of Knoxville, Tennessee, in this series of articles from Jack Neely's acclaimed "Secret History" column in Knoxville's Metro Pulse. Neely delves into the shadows of centuries past and weaves a path of local history with unmistakable wit and precision. Learn about the people who made Knoxville the "obscure prismatic city" through their genius, bravery or even impiety--natives like Adolph Ochs, whose fear of the old Presbyterian cemetery kick-started his ascent to the editor's desk at the New York Times; Clarence Brown, the University of Tennessee graduate turned Hollywood icon; and Knoxville's own Mark Twain. Learn about race riots, labor riots and good old-fashioned drunken riots, and discover why Knoxville is Tennessee's forgotten music city. |
Contributor Bio(s): Neely, Jack: - Jack Neely has been a writer and editor in Knoxville, Tennessee, for more than twenty years. His column, "Secret History," has been a regular feature in the alternative newsweekly Metro Pulse since 1992. His writing has received widespread recognition, including awards from the East Tennessee Historical Society and the East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists. He has three previous books: Secret History (1995), Secret History II (1998) and Marble City (1999). He lives in Knoxville with his wife and two children. |