{"product_id":"from-the-edge-of-the-marsh-paperback","title":"From the Edge of the Marsh - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeff Keene\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vivid memoir and cultural anthology - from the salty breezes of the marsh to the colorful rhythms of \"bay house talk.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver wondered what life really feels like along the bay, where the tides shape not just the landscape - but language, culture, and a way of life all its own? In \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the Edge of the Marsh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Jeff Keene II invites readers into that world: a place where marsh water, old planks, and smoky burn-barrels meet vernacular so unique it demands its own glossary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Memoir Woven With Local Color and Coastal Truths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book isn't just a stroll down memory lane - it's a full immersion into a deeply rooted lifestyle. Through evocative storytelling and personal anecdotes, Keene captures the sights, smells, sounds, and dialect of bay-house living. The result is a fresh, immersive portrait of a bygone culture few know, but many will love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover \"Bay Talk\" - A Glossary of Marsh-Born Idioms \u0026amp; Slang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver heard of a \"2 x heavy\" or \"burnin' barrel\"? Maybe \"California dew,\" \"crick,\" or \"couple minoots\"? This book introduces more than nostalgic memories - it preserves a language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a comprehensive glossary and idiom guide, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the Edge of the Marsh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals the colorful vernacular passed down through generations of bay-house dwellers. It's a linguistic journey as much as a memoir, perfect for lovers of regional dialects and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Than a Book - A Cultural Time Capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you grew up near the water or are simply curious about life on the marsh, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the Edge of the Marsh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep respect for tradition and memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, textured language that captures the spirit of the bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sense of community, identity, and place - all preserved in print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Edge of the Marsh\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tribute to a way of life that, once lost, may never return - but can always be revisited through the pages of this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48703541903609,"sku":"9781962218979","price":23.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/k3ZqqJeuxD9781962218979.webp?v=1784800605","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/from-the-edge-of-the-marsh-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}