Book Signing with Local Author Richard Rankin

Join us for a book signing with local author Richard Rankin and his new book, Local Signs And Wonders!

Date: July 26
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a special evening at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden as we host a book signing with Richard Rankin, an esteemed author and cultural historian. This event is part of our Nature’s Nightlights exhibit, offering a unique blend of literary and natural beauty.

About the Author:
Richard Rankin is a writer specializing in cultural history, nature, and hunting. With a long career as a college professor, administrator, and headmaster, he now directs the Interlaken Wildlife Center in Cameron, South Carolina. An outdoorsman and conservationist, Rankin is the sixth generation living on family land in the North Carolina Piedmont.

About the Book:
“Local Signs and Wonders” is an essay collection that delves into the profound connection between a family homestead and a sense of well-being, fulfillment, and belonging. Rankin’s essays cover diverse local topics, including the disappearance of family farms, racial history, soil conservation, and land stewardship. Through these narratives, he illustrates how personal identity is intertwined with the local landscape, its history, and culture, and the importance of stewardship and conservation.

Ticket Price: $30 (includes a signed copy of “Local Signs and Wonders” and access to Nature’s Nightlights)

General Admission: Purchase a ticket to Nature’s Nightlights if you wish to meet the author and enjoy Nature’s Nightlights without a signed book copy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Richard Rankin, get your book signed, and explore the magical light displays of Nature’s Nightlights!

Get your tickets now and immerse yourself in an evening of literary enrichment and natural beauty!