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Harvest of Tears
Smiths "Harvest of Tears" tells a tragic story about a public hanging in a compelling fashion. Betty Smith has written about these times and these events by examining and accurately portraying the people, rich and poor, who lived them. It is an emotionally rich and fascinating piece of work.--Shelton Williams, professor of political science/international studies, Austin College.
Theatre World
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The Bizarre Careers of John R. Brinkley
Tells the story of the infamous “Goat Gland Doctor”—controversial medical charlatan, groundbreaking radio impresario, and prescient political campaigner—and recounts his amazing rags to riches to rags career. A popular joke of the 1920s posed the question, “What’s the fastest thing on four legs?” The punch line? “A goat passing Dr. Brinkley’s hospital!” It seems that John R. Brinkley’s virility rejuvenation cure—transplanting goat gonads into aging men—had taken the nation by storm. Never mind that “Doc” Brinkley’s medical credentials were shaky at best and that he prescribed medication over the airwaves via his high-power radio stations. The man built an empi...
The Adelphean
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Gibsons & Orrs: Pioneer Families
The descendants of Alexander & Elizabeth Votah Gibson and William Orr. Many of the descendants who settled in Fremont County, Iowa, are traced to the present, including biographies and photographs when available. Also included in the book is documentation of one branch of the William & Keziah Snead Keyser family.
