From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Historian’s View “A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left in it.” “Here is Edward Bear, coming downstairs now, bump, bump, bump, on the back of his head, behind Christopher Robin. It is, as far as he knows, the … Continue reading 100 years of Hundred Acre Wood
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Historic Travels: Pierre’s Hole, Idaho
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
‘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
