From the Southwest Ledger By James Finck, Ph.d. One of my favorite periods in history is the golden age of the mountain man. It’s what I want to be when I grow up, but I’m afraid my wife won’t let me. Being one of my favorite subjects, I have visited the sites of some of … Continue reading Historic Travels: Pierre’s Hole, Idaho
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‘The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge’
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’
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?
The Story Behind the Stories: Unlocking Western Literature and History
From Southwest Ledger By James Finck, Ph.D.One of my all-time favorite movies, “Hoosiers,” is a perfect example of a David and Goliath movie where a small-town basketball team in Indiana makes it all the way to the 1954 State Championship to take on a big-city team. As the team is getting ready to leave the … Continue reading The Story Behind the Stories: Unlocking Western Literature and History
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