The Quilt That Walked to Golden by Sandra Dallas

The Quilt That Walked to Golden by Sandra Dallas

Inspiration drawn from letters, journals, historical sources, and--essential vehicles of women's storytelling through the years--quilts fills this narrative re-creation of the history of the West from the time of the early pioneers to the present day. The purpose of quilts and the art of quilting provide a window into the lives of these women, their friendships, and their sorrows. Quilts provided warmth and occasionally served as death shrouds during the gold rush years. They were nailed to the walls and floors of rough-hewn cabins of shanty mining settlements. Quilting bees provided a rare opportunity for female fellowship at the turn of the century. The voice of a masterful storyteller brings to life the heroic and heartbreaking stories of generations of women in this sensitive and artistic portrait.

Jane Smiley of Vogue Magazine deemed award-winning author Sandra Dallas a quintessential American voice. She is the author of several books, including The Bride's Home, Prayers for Sale, and Tallgrass. Her books have been optioned for cinema adaptations and have been translated into a dozen languages. She is a two-time winner of the Western Writers of America Spur Award and the Willa Award for Women Writing the West. Dallas worked for Business Week for 25 years as a writer covering the Rocky Mountain region before turning to fiction in 1990. She and her spouse live in Denver, Colorado.

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ISBN 13	9781933308173
ISBN 10	1933308176
Title	The Quilt That Walked to Golden
Author	Sandra Dallas
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Breckling Press
Year published	2007-09-01
Number of pages	167
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.