Moses, I like the books by James Alexander Thom. "Follow the River" (a novel about the capture and escape of Mary Ingles. A good bit is devoted to the topography of Western Virginia, following the New River, eventually back to today's Virginia). Also by Thom: "From Sea to Shining Sea," the story of the Clark Family--George Rogers Clark, the Lewis & Clark Expedition. His earliest book was "Long Knife," about George Rogers Clark. "Panther in the Sky" - the story of the Shawnee Tecumseh and his brother. Set primarily in the Ohio Valley "Warrior Woman" - the story of Nonhelema, sister to Cornstalk of the Seneca. She was their peace chief but when 3,000 Virginians attacked, she went into battle. In a message dated 4/22/2008 3:38:19 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: If we are going to put the mail list system to a test, can I ask a question that would help me decide what to buy for my library this summer. I would like to read historical fiction in addition to my usual diet of non-fiction this summer. I just bought the Allen Eckert books. Would you please give me some ideas for really good historical fiction that would lend insight into other parts of Virginia. Marsha in WV ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851) ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html