    It's been a while since our last send out on the email list, but we wanted to take this opportunity to invite everyone to an event at Southland Books on Saturday, February 28, from 2-4 pm. On the 28th, '27/'37 Publishing will be hosting a book release reception and fundraiser for the Foothills Land Conservancy for our sixth book--Ole Bert: Bert Garner, Sage of the Smokies by Woody Brinegar. Ole Bert is the story of Blount County icon Bert Garner, a man who has long captured the imagination of many people across the country. Often described as "more Thoreau than Thoreau himself," Bert's travels took him across the country, settling for short spells in Washington, Oklahoma, Kansas, California, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, and many more locales, but he always returned to the mountains he loved. This volume, originally penned by Bert's friend Woody Brinegar, was first published by Woody in 1982 as a small, home-made production, made primarily to distribute to Bert's old friends. Contained here is a collection of sketches spanning events from his boyhood in the late 1800s until his death in 1970. This re-release of the book marks the first time it has been available in 27 years. To mark the reception, Woody's family will be on-hand to meet and greet and reminisce. Additionally, 20% of profits from the sale of each copy of Ole Bert will be donated to the Foothills Land Conservancy. Copies of Ole Bert (and the other '27/'37 releases) will also be available for purchase for donation to local public and school libraries. Details: Where: Southland Books; 801 East Broadway, Maryville (the old Drake Auto Parts building)When: Saturday, Feb. 28 from 2-4 pm What: Book release for Ole Bert and fundraiser for the Foothills Land Conservancy Book details: 5.5" x 8.5" trade paperback, 148 pages Other details: We will also have copies of our other in-print releases for sale-- The White Caps: A History of the Organization in Sevier County (6" x 9" trade paperback, 144 pages) Among Loyal Mountaineers: The Civil War Reminiscences of an East Tennessee Unionist (6" x 9" trade paperback, 160 pages) 1926 Maryville/Alcoa City Directory (5.5" x 8.5" trade paperback, 112 pages) |
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Ole Bert Book Release--Save the Date! Feb. 28, 2009 from 2-4 pm |