In the Near Loss of Everything: George MacDonald's Son in America |  | Author: Dale Wayne Slusser
Publisher: Zossima Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 160
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0982238533
EAN: 9780982238530
ASIN: 0982238533
Publication Date: October 1, 2009
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In the summer of 1887, George MacDonald's son Ronald, newly engaged to artist Louise Blandy, sailed from England to America to teach school. The next summer he returned to England to marry Louise and bring her back to America. Soon afterward he secured a five-year position as headmaster of Ravenscroft High School in Asheville, North Carolina. On August 27, 1890, after less than a year in his new position, his wife died leaving him with an infant daughter. Ronald once described losing a beloved spouse as "the near loss of everything." Ronald's story is mentioned briefly in biographies of his father, but Asheville resident and MacDonald scholar, Dale Wayne Slusser, presents new information, unpublished letters, and over 30 illustrations in this biography. Also included are Ronald's essay about his father, "George MacDonald: A Personal Note," plus a selection from "The Laughing Elf," his 1922 fable about the necessity of both sorrow and joy ! in life.
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A Delightful Read! November 16, 2009
Robert Beasley (Asheville, NC United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you are a fan of George MacDonald's novels, or if you are hooked on the history of education in America, or maybe interested in days gone by in Asheville, North Carolina, or perhaps you just enjoy reading a true, poignant story of love and loss, Dale Slusser's new book fills the bill. Dale committed years to the research of Ronald MacDonald and his journey from his roots in Scotland to America back in the late 1800's. Now, he's written a delightful and wonderfully illustrated book. I highly recommend "In The Near Loss of Everything" to all.
Bob Beasley, Asheville
Author of "The Wisdom of Proverbs," and "101 Portraits of Jesus in the Hebrew Scriptures"
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