Exploring The Characters In A Land Remembered – Glenda MacIvey
This will be the first of several blog articles as we imagine the characters in A Land Remembered. When we read a book, we become the casting director, costume designer, sound engineer and director. And it is different in the minds of every single reader of that book. The beauty of reading lies in its […]
Exploring The Characters of A Land Remembered – Tobias MacIvey
Continuing our exploration of characters in A Land Remembered, we’re going to look at Tobias MacIvey. “Tobias MacIvey was thirty years old and had been in the Florida scrub for five years. He had come south out of Georgia in 1858. In his horse-drawn wagon, there was a sack of corn and a sack of […]
Exploring The Characters of A Land Remembered – Emma MacIvey
This is a continuing thread describing the characters in A Land Remembered. Emma MacIvey, a central figure in A Land Remembered, is depicted as a woman of profound strength, resilience, and unwavering resolve. As the matriarch of the MacIvey family, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the legacy of her clan amidst the untamed […]
4 Gift Wrapping Tips For Your Favorite Patrick Smith Books
If you are gifting a book, and of course we highly recommend you do so, especially one of Patrick Smith’s books, you may run into a big problem. It’s hard to wrap a book without the shape giving the contents away! If you wrap them the way they are, it’s hard to disguise them, but […]
How the Florida Everglades Inspired a Global Bestseller
People who have read and loved A Land Remembered often ask me what they should read next. I always recommend Forever Island. This is a beautiful, yet heartbreaking tale of the Seminole Indians set in the Florida Everglades and is another of Dad’s wonderful books. ∗∗∗∗∗ You can read the entire 1st chapter right now, for free. Click […]
Was the First Thanksgiving Held in Florida?
Florida has held large roles in U.S. history. Not only was it the site of the first cattle and citrus industries in the United States but it was a pivotal player in the early days of space exploration. The Sunshine State’s claim to hosting the first Thanksgiving adds another layer to its historical significance. Yes, […]
The Great Freeze of 1894-1895: A Test of Endurance in “A Land Remembered”
It may be hard to imagine at this time of year, but Florida can be host to extremely cold weather, too. In the pages of “A Land Remembered” by Patrick D. Smith, readers are transported to a time when Florida was a rugged and unforgiving frontier. This epic novel, set in the late 19th century, […]
Cracker Cowboys and the Legacy of “A Land Remembered”
Florida’s rich history is filled with stories of brave pioneers who ventured into the untamed wilderness to establish settlements and industries that would shape the state’s future. Among these pioneers were the Cracker Cowboys, a unique group of cattlemen who played a vital role in developing Florida’s cattle industry. Their legacy is a testament to […]
