In this classic portrait of Jews in the South, Eli N.
This new edition includes a gallery of more than two dozen family and historical photographs as well as a new introduction by the author..
No other book on this subject combines elements of memoir and History in such a compelling way.
He presents the stories of communities, individuals, and events in this quintessential American landscape that reveal the deeply intertwined strands of what he calls a unique "Southern Jewish consciousness." First published in 1973 and updated in 1997, The Provincials was the first book to take readers on a journey into the soul of the Jewish South, using autobiography, storytelling, and interpretive History to create a complete portrait of Jewish contributions to the History of the region.
Evoking the rhythms and heartbeat of Jewish life in the Bible belt, Evans weaves together chapters of recollections from his youth and early years in North Carolina with chapters that explore the experiences of Jews in many cities and small towns across the South.
Evans takes readers inside the nexus of southern and Jewish histories, from the earliest immigrants to the present day.
In this classic portrait of Jews in the South, Eli N
