{"product_id":"from-the-edge-of-the-jeff-keene-9781962218979","title":"From the Edge of the Marsh","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeff Keene\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 196221897X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781962218979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wordcrafts Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d","brand":"Jeff Keene","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48742714835199,"sku":"9781962218979","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/from-the-edge-of-the-jeff-keene-9781962218979","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}