Book Review: Another Patchwork Quilt

By Farris Yawn

Anyone who has studied history knows that the cold facts tell you very little about a town. To really learn about an area, you need to hear the stories about the places, events and, most importantly, the people who shaped and built it.

Larry Cavender continues telling the story of Ball Ground in the follow-up to his 2015 release, A Patchwork Quilt. His new book, Another Patchwork Quilt, is a fascinating collection of articles and photographs, some never before published, that brings Ball Grounds history to life for his readers. He also includes background information on the subjects of his writings as well as how he came to tell their stories. You will learn that Ball Ground was an important part of the Georgia gold rush, and some of its residents played notorious roles in the Civil War.

Larry also shares the stories of several prominent citizens such as Dr. J.P. Saye and Couch Raymond Cheshire, both of whom played very different, but vital, roles in making Ball Ground the wonderful place it has become. He also tells the story of several of the past and present businesses that helped the city grow and prosper.

Ball Ground is home to several beautiful and historic homes. This book could be used to take you on a self-guided tour of some of the more prominent and historically significant homes in the area.

As with his first book, Larry ends his new book by paying tribute to the men and women of
Ball Ground who served our country with distinction in the armed services during World
War I and World War II.

This book is a must-have for anyone with a connection to Ball Ground, Georgia and should definitely be on every Cherokee County residents wish list.