God’s Teachers
God’s Teachers by Vickie M. Bourgeois, published by AuthorHouse in November 2004, is a 120-page exploration of southern folk life spanning approximately fifty years, from the early 1900s to the late 1950s. This book presents a blend of memoirs and cultural history, capturing the everyday experiences of real people in North Georgia. It offers insights into family life while also reflecting broader societal aspects, providing a vivid portrayal of the region’s traditions and customs.
Readers will discover various facets of life, including farm activities, social events, and religious practices, as well as intriguing anecdotes about local sayings and ghost tales. The book delves into everyday tasks such as making sour kraut and corn liquor, while also touching on unique cultural practices like “washing feet” at church. God’s Teachers serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the historical and cultural context of North Georgia, particularly for individuals with ancestral ties to the Pickens and Cherokee County areas during this time.
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Precious Memories – Legacy of Bygone Days might be classified by some as a book of memoirs, spanning three generations, but its importance goes beyond mere reminiscence. The book covers an approximate fifty year period, from the early 1900s to the late 1950s, of southern (North Georgia) folk life, and relives the everyday life of real people and circumstances. Even though it is a family history, it gives a description and paints a picture of life in general as lived by many individuals in the area, with slight exaggerations here and there.
Read about various facets of farm life, social events and religious observances, school life, old sayings and signs, ghost tales, and much more. Need to know how sour kraut, pickled beans or leather britches were made? Maybe you are curious to know the process used for making corn liquor. Have you “washed feet” at church, worn an asafetida bag around your neck, or smoked “rabbit tobacco?”
If your ancestors lived in the southeast Pickens and northeast Cherokee County areas of North Georgia during this period, you might find them in this book.
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