From the Southwest Ledger By James Finck, Ph.D. One of the dumb jokes I often tell in class is that when I grow up, I want to be a mountain man, but if that doesn’t work out, being a pirate would be fun too. You can imagine my surprise and excitement when I discovered a … Continue reading ‘The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge’
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Hawkeye and the Birth of the American Myth
From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Feb 17, 2026 This year, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America, let’s not forget other important events that shaped our nation, not politically, but culturally. Two hundred years ago this week, one of the most important novels in American literature was published: “The Last of … Continue reading Hawkeye and the Birth of the American Myth
What were we reading?
From the Lawton Constitution During this time of year, a popular topic for articles is looking back at the year that was. In that spirit, my editor asked if I would write a book review of one of last year’s top 10 best-selling books. I agreed, then quickly realized a problem. I hadn’t read any … Continue reading What were we reading?
Historically Speaking 