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Ghostholders know: Poems
A collection of poems by Ford Swetnam, mountaineer, writer and Professor of English at Idaho State University, who passed away in 2002. Many of the poems have a western setting and celebrate mountain climbing and skiing as well as the challenges of fire -fighting. Others treat of the joys of marriage and domesticity. The book includes the complete text of Swetnam's long-poem about war, chance and literature, titled '301,' which is framed by a game of darts in a small bar by the railroad switching yards. A Wordsworth scholar, Swetnam's touch with the lyric and elegaic line is well-crafted, deft and always fresh.
104 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 1999
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April 12, 2008
Ford was my college advisor. He inspired me to follow my heart and to study what I love. He will forever be a part of who I am and who I become. I miss him deeply and hope to live up to his expectations and to continue to live my life and follow my own path. Thank you Ford for your love of life and dedication to your students, especially me. You are missed...everyday.
This book is full of "Ford-isms" His humor, thoughts and perspective is wrapped up in one book. Ford had a view of the world around him and it is present in his writing. For those of us who knew Ford, this is a great accomplishment and treasure.
This book is full of "Ford-isms" His humor, thoughts and perspective is wrapped up in one book. Ford had a view of the world around him and it is present in his writing. For those of us who knew Ford, this is a great accomplishment and treasure.
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