Mississippi

Elvis Presley may be long gone from Tupelo. The shoreline of Biloxi may alter with every hurricane. But the icons and landmarks of Mississippi history remain preserved in our Magnolia State catalogue. Learn the lessons of an Oktibbeha County schoolhouse. Catch the Hattiesburg boxing match that crowned John Sullivan champion and watch the Yazoo Pass Expedition slog grimly through the marsh. Whether it’s the mournful twang of a blues guitar or the savory sizzle that announces the arrival of Delta Tamales, these Mississippi history books capture the vital sensations of the state’s past.
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Portrait of a Phantom
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Blues Musicians of the Mississippi Delta
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The Life and Legacy of B.B. King
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Portrait of a Phantom
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Portrait of a Phantom

9781455625499

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The story of one man�s efforts to authenticate a photograph of the influential King of the Delta Blues amid pushback from others.

After Zeke Schein purchased the lost photograph of Robert Johnson online, he knew he held something important in his hands. But would anyone else see what he saw? One of only three or four known photos of the legendary blues guitarist, the photograph was certainly an exceptional artifact of music history. Despite official recognition of its authenticity by the estate of Robert Johnson, music historians have continued to dispute the photograph�s legitimacy.

The story of Johnson�s lost photograph is also the story of Schein�s crusade to prove he�s holding a bona fide piece of music history. Much like a modern-day Don Quixote in a felt fedora, Schein is on a mission to convince others to see the truth as only he can.

�When you love the music and the person behind the music, you want to know more about him. That�s what this book is all about.��from the foreword by Dion DiMucci, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and author of�Dion: The Wanderer Talks Truth

�Magic and mystery meld with humility and history.�Portrait of a Phantom�is a tale told by a true acolyte and seeker of the source of the blues.��Patti Smith, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and author of the National Book Award�winner�Just Kids

�A fascinating trip into the world of blues history . . . The details and anecdotes herein give a great perspective to �the Phantom.���John Hammond, blues singer and musician
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Blues Musicians of the Mississippi Delta

9781467103091

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The Mississippi Delta blues run as deep and mysterious as the beautiful land from where the music originates. Blues legends B.B. King, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, and countless other greats came from this region. The Delta blues, born as work songs in Mississippi cotton fields, was played on city street corners and in rural juke joints. With the Great Migration of African Americans in the first half of the 20th century, the Delta blues also made its way from Mississippi to Chicago. The sound of the blues would become the blueprint for the birth of rock and roll in Memphis in the 1950s. The era of the great Delta blues musicians is over, but their legacy remains an important chapter in American music. This book contains images of these important performers and the rich Delta landscapes that influenced their music.
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The Life and Legacy of B.B. King

9781467142403

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Blues legend B.B. King spent his life sharing the music of his soul, which shone relentlessly through hardship and triumph alike.


Born on a cotton plantation in 1925, the man born Riley B. King would grow up to be one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, being crowned The King of the Blues. He never wavered from his vocation, even as he gathered up other musicians in his wake and melded them into the harmony of his animating passion. In this intimate portrait of King, author Diane Williams offers a brief account of the monumental blues man’s life before settling in for a series of interviews with his bandmates and beloved family members, offering readers an invaluable opportunity to feel like they know King too.

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Portrait of a Phantom

9781455622450

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The story of one man�s efforts to authenticate a photograph of the influential King of the Delta Blues amid pushback from others.

After Zeke Schein purchased the lost photograph of Robert Johnson online, he knew he held something important in his hands. But would anyone else see what he saw? One of only three or four known photos of the legendary blues guitarist, the photograph was certainly an exceptional artifact of music history. Despite official recognition of its authenticity by the estate of Robert Johnson, music historians have continued to dispute the photograph�s legitimacy.

The story of Johnson�s lost photograph is also the story of Schein�s crusade to prove he�s holding a bona fide piece of music history. Much like a modern-day Don Quixote in a felt fedora, Schein is on a mission to convince others to see the truth as only he can.

�When you love the music and the person behind the music, you want to know more about him. That�s what this book is all about.��from the foreword by Dion DiMucci, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and author of�Dion: The Wanderer Talks Truth

�Magic and mystery meld with humility and history.�Portrait of a Phantom�is a tale told by a true acolyte and seeker of the source of the blues.��Patti Smith, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and author of the National Book Award�winner�Just Kids

�A fascinating trip into the world of blues history . . . The details and anecdotes herein give a great perspective to �the Phantom.���John Hammond, blues singer and musician
Book cover with a sepia photograph of two men in suits, one holding a guitar, for Portrait of a Phantom