James Walter Peirce
James Walter Peirce (August 8, 1933 - February 6, 2013) was an American author, secondary school educator, and historian. He has written a number of books inclusive of poetry, children's books, and novels. His most noteworthy books are A Guide to Patapsco Valley Mill Sites: Our Valley's Contribution to Maryland's Industrial Revolution (2004), Ranger Jim's Adventures In Central and Southern Maryland (2006), and Sonnets of The Chesapeake (2008). Peirce was a history teacher in Prince George's County Public Schools and also worked as a Vice Principal at Glenridge Elementary School, Hyattsville Middle School, and Orem Junior High School alongside his service as an administrator on the Board of Education and his work as a volunteer firefighter at the Chillum-Adelphi Fire Department.[citation needed] Peirce was also a Park Ranger in Patapsco River Valley State Park, a location which Peirce includes in some of his prose and poetry.
Life and Career[edit]
Peirce was born in Toledo, Ohio to Kenneth Adelbert and Helen Virginia Peirce.[citation needed] He was born into a Navy family and moved around to a new school each year, attending about eleven schools in a twelve-year span[1]. After graduating high school, Peirce joined the U.S. Military from 1951-1956.[citation needed] In 1951 he graduated from Mount Rainer High School and then went on to attend the University of Maryland College Park, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and additionally a Master of Education degree from the University in 1964[1]. Peirce married Nancy Kratovil on April 14, 1962 and they had one son.[citation needed]
Writings[edit]
Peirce's first published novel, A Guide to Patapsco Valley Mill Sites: Our Valley's Contribution to Maryland's Industrial Revolution (2004), is a comprehensive guide to areas ranging from the Baltimore Harbor, to Elkridge, Marriottsville, Parr's Spring, and Westminster in the state of Maryland[2]. This publication also includes maps for reference.
Peirce's second published novel, Ranger Jim's Adventures In Central and Southern Maryland (2006), is his first children's book. This book includes a series of short chapters, each beginning with a poem and illustration. The plot line follows a group of adventurers through locations in Maryland such as Sykesville, the Patapsco River, Elkridge, and others[3].
Peirce's third published novel, Sonnets of the Chesapeake (2008), is composed of a series of poems devoted to aspects of the Chesapeake Bay: its rivers, cities, and animals. The poems vary in sonnet style and length: from the Shakespearean Sonnet to the Elizabethan Sonnet[4].
Works[edit]
Books[edit]
- The People Call It Chesapeake (1999)
- A Guide to Patapsco Valley Mill Sites: Our Valley's Contribution to Maryland's Industrial Revolution (2004)
- Ranger Jim's Adventures In Central and Southern Maryland (2006)
- Sonnets of The Chesapeake (2008)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "James Walter (Thompson) Peirce obit". The Baltimore Sun. 2013-02-14. pp. T21. Retrieved 2019-02-24.
- ↑ Peirce, James (2004). A Guide to Patapsco Valley Mill Sites: Our Valley's Contribution to Maryland's Industrial Revolution. Bloomington, Indiana: AuthorHouse. ISBN 1-4184-5297-1. Search this book on
- ↑ Peirce, James (2006). Ranger Jim's Adventures In Central and Southern Maryland. Bloomington, Indiana: AuthorHouse. ISBN 1-4259-1496-9. Search this book on
- ↑ Peirce, James (2008). Sonnets of the Chesapeake. Bloomington, Indiana: AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1-4389-2079-5. Search this book on
Revisions
First off, great work here. You've made a really solid article.
Some edits:
I would love to see if it's possible to link the books within the first paragraph to the books you have cited in the "Books" section, or maybe link them to an outside link that gives the summary of the book or something along those lines
Also, (this is what I'm working on all well) maybe add some photos? A photo of him or maybe one of his works would be really cool.
"is composed of a series of poems devoted to aspects of the Chesapeake Bay: its rivers, cities, and animals. " This is a bit awkward, revise the last part maybe.
Work on finding a citation for each of the major claims you are making. You have it listed in a couple places that Citation is needed , but you should also find a citation for the first and second sentence.
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