Chalk is a fictional story about a young man born in the coalmine
country of rural Kentucky. He was born in 1863 to an English father
and Cherokee Indian mother. Hard time and hard work filled his
younger years. When his parents were both gone he followed a life
of managing horses, doing blacksmith work and eventually found a
good job on a Mississippi river boat. His experience led him to
become a trail boss on a Texas bound wagon train. In Texas he found
his life's calling, got married and became a local peace officer.
At the same time he started ranching. His love and skills with
horses and his honest life style he practiced found favor with the
Military and he became a horse supplier for the Calvary. He was
later drafted into military duty and rose rapidly in rank mustering
out as a decorated Colonel. As an author I used information to
write the story that was handed down by my father and my wife's
family. My family had Cherokee roots and the stories my grandmother
told me were very real. She was born in 1847, endured the Civil war
aftermath and saw the First World War take the lives of many fine
young men. My father and his brothers were in Pershing's Army and
the stories they brought home were never forgotten. These times
were difficult for everyone and need to be remembered. The lessons
they contain are the real essence of how our country was able to
grow to a major work power and leader in the cause for peace. As a
first time author this work is an attempt to remind everyone that
our nation has learned a lot but still has a lot more to learn. A
great nation will always see another opportunity to improve. This
is the American tradition.
General
Imprint: |
Authorhouse
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2006 |
First published: |
July 2006 |
Authors: |
Kenneth Orr
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
300 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4259-3434-7 |
Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-4259-3434-X |
Barcode: |
9781425934347 |
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