[Skyhorse Publishing] History isn't always written by the winners… Twenty-first-century controversies over Confederate monuments attest to the enduring significance of our nineteenth-century Civil War. As Lincoln knew, the meaning of America itself depends on how we understand that fratricidal struggle. … Continue reading
The History Behind the Names The place names of Arkansas reflect four centuries of settlement and human response to the state's unique geography. Each new group of settlers brought their own rich memories, heritage and hopes for a better life, … Continue reading
Long out of print and found only in rare-book stores, it is now available to a contemporary audience with this new paperback edition. When slavery was abolished by the Emancipation Proclamation, there were slaves in every county of the state, … Continue reading
Matted photo of the "New Courthouse" Pocahontas, Arkansas at night.
Matted photo of the "New Courthouse" in Pocahontas, Arkansas in the daytime.
Night on the court square by local photographer Rob Samons.
A True Story of Murderous Greed. The John R. Kizer story is a riveting tale of deception, murder and anxiety in rural Arkansas. Kizer was a doctor who used his knowledge to drive his lustful greed and his standing in … Continue reading
Old Bridge print by local artist Rob Samons.
Old Church by local artist Rob Samons
Matted professional photo of the "Old Courthouse" in Pocahontas.
Old Union by local photographer Rob Samons
