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Not Given: Pischke, Sibyl Jarvis (Self Published), 1995. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2. 405 Pages. Coyright 1995 is given. ISBN 0870124285 is listed for a hardcover edition but other publication details are not available. The cover shows very minor wear and has a slighly turned up corner. Otherwise an As New book iwth flawless interior text pages. This book is a ficitonalized biograhy of the authors grandmother Labana Jane Murphy who married Thomas Jarvis in 1867. Labana Jane died in 1941. Pischke's book is very popular among the locals in the area of Oka West Virginia hill country especially among her descendents whose numbers also seem to be legend. The Legend of Mammy Jane is a rollicking, robust, romantic story of witchcraft, rape, birth, and death. Taking place before the Civil War, in the Mountains of Virginia that was to become West Virginia during the strife. Authentic hillbilly remedies, sayings, and customs are highlighted throughout. It's a fast-moving story,…
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- Title The Legend of Mammy Jane
- Author Sibyl J. Pischke
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- Publisher Sibyl Jarvis Pischke, Not Given
- Date September 1, 1994
- ISBN 9780960853229
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Pischke, Sibyl Jarvis, 1994. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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