Ellen Hayes’s great memoir of growing up in Granville is back in print and available through the Granville Historical Society:

Wild Turkeys and Tallow Candles:
Growing Up in Granville Before the Civil War

By ELLEN HAYES

Originally published in 1920, the book describes in a wonderfully delightful manner the stories common to the nineteenth century village culture of Granville. This book is approachable to all of us interested in the fascinating narrative of Granville’s history, from the young reader first coming to the story of the village to the experienced historian long familiar with most of the facts. A native daughter of Granville, Ellen Hayes has authored a book well worth reading.