Category Archives: Recommended Reading

Silent Night

Posted on December 31, 2014 by admin

A century ago an incredible event occurred Christmas Eve and Christmas Day along No Man’s Land between Belgium and France. What was more and more becoming known as World War I or the Great War experienced a populist movement that … Continue reading →

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Life in the Saddle

Posted on December 30, 2014 by admin

An online dictionary defines anecdotal evidence as non-scientific observations or studies, which do not provide proof but might assist research efforts. Because it does not provide proof it is considered invalid. However, I argue there are times when anecdotal evidence … Continue reading →

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The First World War in Colour

Posted on November 12, 2014 by admin

Once again I have discovered something I consider extremely interesting, although I am not certain how many others will. Yes, it’s that fascination I have with World War I. We can all probably rattle off at least five or ten … Continue reading →

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The Hawkins Ranch in Texas: From Plantation Times to the Present

Posted on September 30, 2014 by admin

Margaret Lewis Furse, in writing about her family ranch in Matagorda County, has created a unique entry in the traditional agricultural histories often published by university presses. Ms. Furse, traces the evolution of the Hawkins Plantation from its beginning in … Continue reading →

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The Guns of August

Posted on August 7, 2014 by admin

August 4 marks the 100th anniversary of the invasion of Belgium by Germany, the start of what was then known as the Great War. Countless books have been written about the war and continue to be published. I set about … Continue reading →

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Secret Codes of the Underground Railroad

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

The last Saturday in February, the Pleasant Hill Quilting Group of Linden in Cass County presented an outstanding program for the public in Emory. Over 100 persons were in attendance to see the quilts those talented ladies made and learn … Continue reading →

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Surviving Hard Times and War Times

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

Note: I wrote the draft of this entry on June 6th and then left for a conference in Birmingham.  Although it’s late, I still think the information is worth sharing. Today is D Day when Allied troops invaded the northern … Continue reading →

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Cattle Drives Across the Mississippi

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

Over the weekend I finished reading Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America by John M. Barry.  It is amazing how similar some of the tactics in use today were those used in 1927 … Continue reading →

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The New Madrid Fault and the Mississippi River

Posted on May 14, 2011 by admin

Ravaging floods are not the only disasters to occur along the Mississippi River.  Centered in the boot heel region of Missouri along the Mississippi River is the New Madrid Fault line.  Between December 16, 1811 and late April of 1812 … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Mississippi River

Posted on May 12, 2011 by admin

As we watch the devastation along the Mississippi River through the media we feel helpless knowing that when the river crests flood waters will remain for days.  We have seen it before and will see it again.  The Mississippi River … Continue reading →

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