Hearing by Jael Joyce Elbrecht Hardcover and similar items

Hearing by Jael ? Book Details: Author: Joyce Elbrecht Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press, Terrace Books Publication Year: 2005 Special: Hardcover SKU: B21 Description: In 1993 the narrator Jael B. Juba treks south to revisit historic Tarragona, Florida, where her friend and mentor Elizabeth Harding Dumot had restored a decrepit mansion fifteen years earlier and released the wild energies of legend and contemporary social conflict before getting out of town, her work done. Juba's work is also one of restoration. She must return a long-hidden diary-- discovered by Harding in her work on the house--to its original site, a secret room about to be opened to the public for the first time. Here, the diarist Frances Boullet and her intimates once kept a vodun sanctuary for celebrating their multiracial heritage, burying their dead, resisting the terror of the conquest of the Americas, and pondering the knowledge they draw from their variously Creolized past. Through the sanctuary, the diary, and the novel flow tales of trading; piracy; colonization; slave life at a plantation; an Indian bride's miraculous legacy from the time of the Seminole Wars; Haitian uprisings and inter-American conflict; and murders, births, and hauntings in Reconstruction times and after. These tales, framed by Juba's and Harding's, stretch into a revisionary history that is joyously plural. ISBN: 9780299213008 ? Key Features: ? Ideal for collectors and book enthusiasts ?? May be signed by the author ? Could be a first edition or out-of-print ? Stored in a smoke-free environment ? A perfect addition to any bookshelf ? Shipping Handling: We will process and ship your order within 1-2 business days. A tracking number will be provided with each order. International shipping available to ensure buyers worldwide can enjoy our books. ? Buy with Confidence: As a trusted seller with over 1000 positive reviews, your book will be carefully packaged to ensure it arrives in excellent condition. ? Important Information: Please note that the condition, signatures, and edition details are based on the images provided. We strongly recommend reviewing all images closely for the most accurate details. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to assist you. Return Policy: No returns accepted for this item.