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'A Land Remembered' author Patrick Smith dies at age 87
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Orlando Sentinel
'A Land Remembered' author Patrick Smith dies at age 87
By Jim Abbott, Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer
12:06 PM EST, January 27, 2014
Brevard County novelist Patrick Smith, author of the enduring Florida pioneer classic "A Land Remembered,' died on Sunday at age 87.
Born in Mendenhall, Miss., Smith moved to Merritt Island in 1966. His works were nominated three times for the Pulitzer Prize and once for the Noble Prize for Literature. Smith wrote seven novels – "The River Is Home"; "The Beginning"; "Forever Island"; "Angel City"; "Allapattah"; "A Land Remembered"; and "The Seas That Mourn." He also was the author of a story collection, "A White Deer," and other non-fiction works.
In 2013, Florida Gov. Rick Scott honored Smith as a "Great Floridian," an award presented to residents for significant contributions to the progress and welfare of Florida. Smith also was a 1999 inductee into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame.
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Copyright © 2014, Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel
'A Land Remembered' author Patrick Smith dies at age 87
By Jim Abbott, Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer
12:06 PM EST, January 27, 2014
Brevard County novelist Patrick Smith, author of the enduring Florida pioneer classic "A Land Remembered,' died on Sunday at age 87.
Born in Mendenhall, Miss., Smith moved to Merritt Island in 1966. His works were nominated three times for the Pulitzer Prize and once for the Noble Prize for Literature. Smith wrote seven novels – "The River Is Home"; "The Beginning"; "Forever Island"; "Angel City"; "Allapattah"; "A Land Remembered"; and "The Seas That Mourn." He also was the author of a story collection, "A White Deer," and other non-fiction works.
In 2013, Florida Gov. Rick Scott honored Smith as a "Great Floridian," an award presented to residents for significant contributions to the progress and welfare of Florida. Smith also was a 1999 inductee into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
[email protected]
Copyright © 2014, Orlando Sentinel
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Prayers sent to the family.
Same here.