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Catching the Fire : Philip Simmons, Blacksmith
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Catching the Fire : Philip Simmons, Blacksmith Hardcover - 1997

by Lyons, Mary E

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University of British Columbia Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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  • Title Catching the Fire : Philip Simmons, Blacksmith
  • Author Lyons, Mary E
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher University of British Columbia Press, Boston
  • Date 1997-08-25
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 507530-6
  • ISBN 9780395720332 / 0395720338
  • Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.41 x 8.62 x 0.43 in (23.90 x 21.89 x 1.09 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 7
  • Reading level 710
  • Library of Congress subjects African Americans, African Americans - South Carolina -
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 96038643
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

Summary

For eighty years Philip Simmons has molded lumps of metal into beautiful ornamental gates, fences, and railings. In the only book for young readers about this amazing African-American craftsman, Mary E. Lyons crafts a vivid portrait of a remarkable man and his art. Researching the book with intricate care, Lyons visited frequently with Simmons and his coworkers. Using the artist's own words, she has pulled together not only a vision of the man and his work but the story of his remarkable lifetime, from his beginning as the great-grandson of slaves to his achievements as a nationally renowned artist. Philip Simmons is truly a working person's hero and role model. Catching the Fire presents the landscape of his life. This is the story of a man who loves his work and who creates art with passion.

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"The narrative based on Simmons' memories and words, involves readers through its lively presentation. . . . A thoughtful layout contributes to the grace of this handsome book, which reflects its subject in craftsmanship and attention to detail." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review

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