Ramblings from the Trail by Vicki Pellar Price Paperback Book

Description: Ramblings from the Trail by Vicki Pellar Price Ramblings from the Trail: Wet Feet, Soiled Dress, and Defining Historical Truth brings to life the audacious spirit of those who explored the Midwest and invites readers to share in that experience. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ramblings from the Trail: Wet Feet, Soiled Dress, and Defining Historical Truth brings to life the audacious spirit of those who explored the Midwest and how they were connected not only with nature but with each other in surprising, complex ways. At the heart of the work is Elizabeth Fries Ellet, for whom the Elizabeth Fries Ellet Interpretive Trail along the Minnesota River is named. Ellet was considered a significant writer and well-known for The Women of the Revolutionary War. But it is her writing about the natural world and her discoveries during her sojourn throughout the Minnesota River valley that set her within the ranks of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and others. At the vanguard of what is now referred to as "the walking text," Ellet embraced the American landscape and its exploration. This book invites us to step out and see what she experienced. Author Biography Vicki Pellar Price spearheaded and realized the Elizabeth Fries Ellet Interpretive Trail (EFEIT) 16 years ago. She is director of Writers Rising Up to Defend Place, Natural Habitat, Wetlands (since 2001). The 501 (c) (3) literary nonprofit is based in Eden Prairie. The Elizabeth Fries Ellet Interpretive Trail was a four-year project the non-profit undertook to create a permanent guide to Eden Prairies history and natural biomes in a 125 acre stretch of untouched prairie, big woods, sedge meadow, oak savanna, and bottomland forest of the Minnesota River. The non-profit has partnered with the Arboretum on writing workshops and readings related to place and natural habitat with Minnesota writers Carol Bly, Bill Holm, Paul Gruchow, Deborah Keenan, Joyce Sutphen and Michael Dennis Browne and plant discovery walks with Shirley Mah Kooyman. Pellar Price has a BFA from California Institute of the Arts (Chouinard Art Institute), and MLA and MFA from Hamline University. She was a member of the Eden Prairie Human Rights and Diversity Commission 1997-1999, the Eden Prairie Historical Society 2007-2015, the Eden Prairie Community Education Partnership Breakfast 2004-2009, and the Eden Prairie Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission March 2015-16. Review As a newcomer to our community in the 1980s, Vicki became involved in many city commissions and local activities. Upon learning about Ellets early visit to our area, Vicki envisioned a literary garden based upon Ellets writings. Upon proposing this idea to the City Council, planning for an interpretive trail began. It took four years of research, gathering information on flora and fauna, and digging through historical image collections before the trail came to fruition in 2007.This book allows the reader to explore as Ellet did, fully immersed in a sense of place, its habitat and its history. Ellets notes chronicle her exploration of the area, the settlers creating a new life on the prairie, and the native Indians adapting to change. The writings she left behind are a treasure for the generations that follow her. Thanks, Vicki, for discovering this treasure.-Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Eden Prairie Mayor, 2002-2006; 2011-2018 The Elizabeth Fries Ellet Interpretive Trail, located in the City of Eden Prairie, is one of the busiest nature and interpretive trails in the twin cities area. Significant amenities along the trail are interpretive signs that bring to life the many types of surrounding landcover, along with highlighting historical events throughout the region. The writings of Elizabeth Fries Ellet featuring her impressions of the area help link current visitors to experiences of the past. The Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Department staff are proud stewards of the trail and the surrounding area of parkland and are thankful for the work of Vicki Peller Price for her efforts in making the signs possible and continuing to promote this unique amenity in our community.-Jay Lotthammer, Eden Prairie Parks & Recreation Director (current)Through her lengthy research and attention to detail, Vicki Pellar Price has become the premier authority on the connection of Elizabeth Fries Ellets life and work related to the exploration, naming, and early impressions of the Minnesota town today known as Eden Prairie. It is with deep gratitude that I acknowledge Prices devotion and prominence in adding color, flavor, and perspective to the story of our communitys earliest beginnings.-Kathie Case, President, Eden Prairie Historical Society (current) Details ISBN1960250892 Author Vicki Pellar Price Pages 92 Publisher Wisdom Editions Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781960250896 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-07-19 Imprint Wisdom Editions Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159385016;

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