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The Crystalline Eagle

by Ellye Slusarczyk

22 pages; Saddle stitched; contains colour images; catalogue #05-2178; ISBN 1-4120-7283-2; US$15.00, C$17.25, EUR12.32, £8.63

Carefully researched, Ellye's poetry spans Poland's history, culture, customs, and famous individuals throughout the ages. Ellye's unique poetic style, informative and enjoyable, is appreciated by young and old alike.

The Crystalline Eagle by Ellye Slusarczyk promotes and enhances her beautiful Polish heritage. All material in these poems has been carefully researched for complete accuracy. A variety of subjects are covered in these poems. Some delve into historical data. Others tell of traditional Polish customs. Some poetry is of a less serious nature, bordering on the whimsical. The poems cover a broad spectrum of her Polish heritage. If you are of Polish descent these poems will make you feel very, very proud. For those who are not Polish, they will be made aware of a thousand years of fascinating Polish history, culture, and geography. Through this poetry, you will be transformed to an organ recital in Oliwa Cathedral. Then you can travel to the inner recesses of the earth - the famous salt mines in Wieliczka. Poland's national anthem, "Dabrowski Mazurka", will fill the reader with a resounding sense of pride. Famous Poles, such as Chopin, Kopernik, and Pope John Paul 11, are also featured and tell of their many talents and virtues. Venture to the "Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes" and enter its bastions where history once was alive. Listen to the Hejnal, a hymn to Our Lady, and appreciate the little trumpeter of Krakow, sacrificing his life for his people. When Christmas is celebrated, "Look to the Eastern sky. Behold the celestial nebula radiating its message to all mankind. Harken! This is Wigilia'! Yes, Poland is yesterday. Poland is today. Poland is a millennium of tomorrows.

Eleanor Kozak Slusarczyk is a native of Clinton, New York. Upon graduating from Clinton High School, she went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Oswego State Teacher's College, and A Master of Arts degree in Social Studies from Syracuse University. She taught in New York State Middle Schools for thirty-three years. In 1969 she established the Prospect Free Library in Prospect, New York. Then in 1996, she and her husband established the Stanley and Eleanor Slusarczyk Library at the Kopernik Cultural Center in Utica, New York. She is a recipient of the International Society of Poets Award, the Kopernik Distinguished Polonian Award, and the Adirondack Women in History Writing Award. She is a charter recipient of the Clinton Central School Distinguished Alumni Award and featured on its "Wall of Fame". She is also listed in "Who's Who in Polish America” 1996-1997 1st edition. She was also on the Editorial Staff for "Polish Heritage Travel Guide to the United States and Canada", 1992. Her column, "Poetically Speaking", appears in the Post Eagle, Clifton, New Jersey. She also is a monthly contributor to the Polish American Journal, Buffalo, New York. Her columns include "Polish Trivia" and "Our Heritage". Her many participating memberships include educational, civic, cultural and social organizations.

As an educator, newspaper columnist, poet, writer, and program presenter, Eleanor promotes her beautiful Polish heritage. She resides in Prospect, New York, with her husband, Stanley. Their children are Deborah, Dale, David, Thomas, Timothy and grandchildren Paige and Aaron.

Thank you to all who helped make this book a reality: Stanley, my husband, for his support and confidence; to Amy and Tim Slusarczyk, my computer wizards; to Adam Ziemba, Past President Kopernik Society of Utica, New York; to the Post Eagle, Clifton, New Jersey; to Sharon Markwardt, my piano accompanist, and to my children - Deborah, Dale, David, and Thomas for their continued encouragement.

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