Böcker av Sharon Robinson

The families represented in this book, fourteen generations, and over 10 500 people, were started 343 years ago; soon after Antoine Crispell and his wife Maria arrived in America and settled in Kingston, NY; 1660. Because this book is partly a republication, including introductions and credits from the prior books, many historical facts will be found as you read further. In Volume I of this three volume book, we've included additional history and interesting materials prepared by Lew Crispell, Sharon Robinson, and Roger Crispell, former Presidents of our family association. Diane Crispell also contributed important material. Special thanks go to David Baker, Historian for the Village of Hurley who contributed to our meetings and added noteworthy articles about Crispells and early life in Hurley. Important to us because it was in Hurley that the group who went south and founded New Paltz, first settled. In 1677 the group bought several thousand acres from the Esopus Indians, and on what is now Hugenot Street, they built stone houses, a church, started families and established what is now a National Historic District; a living museum, properly referred to as "The oldest street in America with its original stone houses." By the fourth generation descendants began to migrate to outlying areas and family groups were established in Pennsylvania and in 'upstate New York', specifically the Caroline Valley and Slaterville Springs, near Ithica. Our Cripell Family Association was founded in 1966; one of several, each with the purpose to preserve their historic homes and family trees. Our mission was the replication of the 1717 French Church, completed in 1972, now identified as "The French Church (Crispell Memorial)."

Hi, my name is Rudy and I'm a dog. I am two years old. I'm actually fourteen years old in human years. Boy, have I got a story to tell you. I've learned many human words in my two years of living around people, so I'll tell my story to you in people language so that you can understand it. I must get the message out! I must save the animals! You can make a difference by reading my story and telling others what you have learned!Author Sharon Robinson delights readers with the story Runaway Rudy. A happy-go-lucky young dog that loves his home, Rudy feels the need to leave it so he can help the homeless animals that live at the Dekalb County Animal Shelter. Told from Rudy's point of view, Runaway Rudy explores the thoughtful canine's life, from his beginnings on the farm, his tormented days as Henry's pet and his triumphant return into the loving arms of his family. Throughout his adventure, Rudy makes many new and wonderful friends, and his trust in mankind is restored.Runaway Rudy is a useful resource for helping young readers to understand the plight of homeless animals and how adopting one dog--regardless of size or age--can make a difference.