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The Memory of Old Jack

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Set in a rural Kentucky river town, the story unfolds through the reflections of "Old Jack" Beechum, a retired farmer, as he revisits a pivotal day in September 1952. The narrative evokes the essence of America's past, highlighting the deep connection between the land and its inhabitants. Through Jack's perspective, the novel explores the enduring values that shaped American identity as the nation transitioned into the next century.

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The Memory of Old Jack, Wendell Berry

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1999
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Title
The Memory of Old Jack
Language
English
Released
1999
Format
Paperback
Pages
176
ISBN13
9781582430430
Rating
4.35 out of 5
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Set in a rural Kentucky river town, the story unfolds through the reflections of "Old Jack" Beechum, a retired farmer, as he revisits a pivotal day in September 1952. The narrative evokes the essence of America's past, highlighting the deep connection between the land and its inhabitants. Through Jack's perspective, the novel explores the enduring values that shaped American identity as the nation transitioned into the next century.