Martha Berry

Martha Berry The Sunday Lady Of Possum Trot

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""Martha Berry: The Sunday Lady of Possum Trot"" is a biography written by Tracy Byers about the life and work of Martha Berry. Berry was a prominent figure in the early 20th century who founded the Berry Schools in Georgia which provided education to underprivileged children in rural areas. The book chronicles her life from her childhood to her death and explores her motivation for starting the schools, her struggles and successes in running them, and her impact on the education system in the South. The author also delves into Berry's personal life, her relationships with family and friends, and her deep religious faith which guided her work. Overall, ""Martha Berry: The Sunday Lady of Possum Trot"" is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to improving the lives of others through education.A Fascinating Story Of Martha Berry And The Southern Appalachians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781436691383
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 284
Weight: 585g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 19mm