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Ellie

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the book signing went well.  Our Thanks to the staff at Sentinel-Standard. 


Mr. Cumings shared stories and insights from his book and announced his work on a sequel to the story of, Ellie, the main character.  Mr. Cumings was able to ask those who came by the bookstore to forward their personal impressions after reading this story.    If you missed the signing and would like more information send us a note.  We will forward your inquiry to him.

 

thanks and we look forward to seeing you at our next book signing.

Book Signing

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Coming to Cuddlebug 

Feb 11, 2011

 

 

 

     Ellie A Pioneer Girl's Journey West 1845

 

 

What would it be like to live in Mid-West America in 1845 –before the Civil War? And how would a family migrate from New York state to the Northwest Territory wilderness of Michigan –by covered wagon?

Following a distant relative’s journal, Mr. Cumings placed his grandchildren fictionally into that family, and followed them on this journey.

When her folks decide to leave her comfortable world and head west, ten year old Ellie faces adventures beyond her wildest imaginations. Her insatiable curiosity mixes with fears and excitement of the unknown.

Incidents of muggers, thieves, crashing storms, being lost, endless struggles all combine with exciting places, the wild wonder of the wilderness, awe inspiring Native Americans, …..

Dean Cumings

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image Dean Cumings

 

Yes, I'm Dean Cumings, author, historian, and all-around nice guy. Hmmm…

Yep… The site of our new book, Ellie A Pioneer Girl’s Journey West 1845.

This site will describe some of what we’re doing now, since I’m supposed to be retired. I don’t really believe in so-called retirement. Rather I prefer to call it “re-tryment.” Which means—if truth be told—I’m busier now than before.

Finally, I’m catching up on several projects, some of which were started years ago and some we just initiated –projects such as writing to be published, sorting and utilizing photography, getting rid of a myriad of books, sporting gear, and leftovers. Of course, downsizing is always hard when we move from a large house to an apartment/living area, in a Walton’s style Grandma-Grandpa live-in with Kids and Grandkids (yes, at their request.)

 

Coming to our bookstore in February.     http://www.deancumings.com/