Praise for Wild Turkeys and Tallow Candles: "A fascinating book of essays that adds much to the historical literature of pioneer days In Ohio and the Middle West has been published under the title of 'Wild Turkeys and Tallow Candles.' It's author, Ellen Hayes, a former professor at Wellesley College, has put all of the charm of the days she describes into her book, and in a series of vivid pictures, has given us a first-hand knowledge of the hardship, the thrift, the courage and the devotion that characterized the old ...
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Praise for Wild Turkeys and Tallow Candles: "A fascinating book of essays that adds much to the historical literature of pioneer days In Ohio and the Middle West has been published under the title of 'Wild Turkeys and Tallow Candles.' It's author, Ellen Hayes, a former professor at Wellesley College, has put all of the charm of the days she describes into her book, and in a series of vivid pictures, has given us a first-hand knowledge of the hardship, the thrift, the courage and the devotion that characterized the old settlers of the days between 1800 and the War Between the States." - Richmond Times-Dispatch"Wild Turkeys and Tallow Candles which, immediately after its publication in 1920, won - and merited - emphatic praise from critics and reviewers throughout the United States. It is still popular with the reading public for its literary charm and vivid portrayal of pioneer life." - The Granville Times"People who like reminiscences of pioneer days will enjoy this pleasant, leisurely volume. Traditions and memories of Granvllle, Ohio, as frontier settlement and backwoods town, are here set down by one of the last of those who saw the tallow candleperiod and heard at first hand of the wild turkey period which preceded It. It is well worth while to preserve this material for Its historical Interest; and at the same time Miss Hayes has produced a pleasant story." - The New York Herald"Wild Turkeys and Tallow Candles will be read with relish for many years, not only on account of its charm but also for its historical value, since it is a true picture of pioneer life in central Ohio. The world is indebted to Ellen Hayes for those services and will not forget her." - The Granville Times
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