Claude M. Higgins Jr.

Hawkes in Flight Claude M. Higgins Jr.

This book is a collection ofstories told with affectionate attention to detail.¿ Many of them are a mixture of humor andtragedy.¿ The stories are the memories ofRock Hawke.¿ The Prologue sets the stagefor Rock's examination of his background, boyhood, and then his adultlife.¿ Rock's memories include the storyof his Great-grandfather and of many other interesting characters and dramaticevents.¿ Many of the stories are about Rock'sexperiences as a teacher in the public schools.¿The book demonstrates his love for the prairie, the people he knew, andanimals.¿ Central to Rock Hawke'smemories is his devotion to his family.