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Short Stories & Fiction
CHINQUA WHERE? The Spirit of Rural America, 1947-1955
By: Fred B. McKinley
xxii plus 319 pages, hard cover, foreword, prologue, 23 chapters, illustrations, epilogue, appendix and index.
In this critically-acclaimed new book, Fred McKinley provides the general reader with a humorous and entertaining look at life in rural East Texas during the late 1940s and early 1950s. For those of you who might expect documented family history or a standard historical narrative, you will not find that here.
Dr. Ralph A Wooster of Lamar University says, "CHINQUA WHERE? recaptures humorous and bittersweet memories: the pleasures and disappointments of rural childhood, early attempts at smoking grapevine, the first day of school, cold biscuits and sausage for lunch, puppy love, schoolyard fights, boyhood pranks, and attempts to sell Cloverine Salve in order to win a premium that soon broke. A host of lovable characters pass through the pages of McKinley's warm and moving narrative that reminds us of a peaceful and less stressful time in our early lives. It is a work that should be read and shared with friends and family."
John Troesser of TexasEscapes.com writes, "These stories might be considered children's bedtime tales since there are all sorts of lessons to be learned and most children could easily identify with the hero. The story of the worst way to start the first day of school could benefit first-graders all over the world. The entertainment value of the book is its most obvious point, but we'd also like to say that it serves as an excellent example for anyone considering writing a book about childhood, small towns or both. If you have half the love of place and family that Mr. McKinley has, you should do all right."
This book is a must for anyone who has ever had connections to rural Americana!
Price: $24.95
Exploits of Navy Frogmen in Korea: Pioneers of U.S. Naval Special Warfare
By: Philip Carrico
46 pages, soft cover , saddle stitched.
Photos and stories of exploits of Frogmen during the early days of the Korean War by one who participated. Frogmen are now known as SEALS.
Price: $8.00
 Reflections on Life in the Swamp: The Way it Was in the "Good" Ole Days
By: Don C. Marler
81 pages, soft cover, perfect bound, photos and illustrations.
This book starts as a personal story of growing up in rural Louisiana during the 1930s, and includes also a list of words and sayings common during that time. It recounts a way of life that is being rapidly forgotten.
The author uses the term "good ole days" with tongue in cheek as he considers it as representative of a sick joke; yet, there is joy in remembering. It is guaranteed to bring back memories for those old enough to have experienced that bygone life and to enlighten those who are not. Furthermore, it provides a history of some details of those times and customs. Many of these were common throughout the rural south.
Price: $8.00
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