We ought to see who is the fartherest west and the fartherest east. JPAdams Texas -----Original Message----- From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ronald Whitaker Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:53 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Va-Hist Sorry, Brent, didn't realize that was an official request for a test message. This one is from Athens, OH. Ronald L. Whitaker [log in to unmask] Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tarter, Brent (LVA)" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:07 AM Subject: Re: Va-Hist Since my request Tuesday afternoon for some messages to Va-Hist to ascertain whether the server was working part-time or full-time, I have received the following postings in this order. If anybody sent something that did not make it to me or back to you, please let me know. Brent Tarter The Library of Virginia [log in to unmask] Test for Va-Hist server as requested by Brent Tarter. Tom Eastern Shore & More http://easternshoremore.com This appears to have made it to the list and back again. Tom Eastern Shore & More http://easternshoremore.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Excalibur131" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:11 PM Subject: Test Test for Va-Hist server as requested by Brent Tarter. Tom Eastern Shore & More http://easternshoremore.com Just a test folks! FWIW, our grass is getting high, and the Amherst County Annual Historic House Tour was a success! Holly Mills From Hist Docs [[log in to unmask]] As requested. ----- Original Message ----- From: Tarter, Brent (LVA)<mailto:[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:00 PM Subject: Re: Va-Hist 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 Checking in from NC. Ann --- Ann Avery Hunter Winston-Salem, NC Oops - it's TUESDAY. Sorry about that, but the first one went through very quickly. A. --- Ann Avery Hunter Winston-Salem, NC From: William Thomas Purcell, Jr. (Billy) Delaware A good historical novel about George Washington is Citizen Washington by William Martin. Pete Henriques In a message dated 4/22/2008 5:38:19 P.M. Eastern 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 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. From Joe Kyle [[log in to unmask]] Yes I rec'd it in Ashland; as a lurker ----- Original Message ----- From: "Excalibur131" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:14 PM Subject: Re: [VA-HIST] Test A few years ago, I wrote a book-length ms. titled "The Literature of Virginia." I never saw it to completion and gave it to the Va. Historical Society. I covered many of the titles (all published) that deal with the kinds of things you're interested in. Many of the titles are obviously out of print but you might find some leads there. Best, Maurice Duke bookfinder.com is an excellent source for out of print books Nancy ------ I was never lost, but I was bewildered once for three days. --Daniel Boone Howdy to all back in our homeland. JPAdams Testing from Alabama! Jean Spradlin-Miller Apparently, mine went through, also, and didn't bounce. Spring here in Alabama, but the summer heat will be here soon! My Mom is a Virginian, so I consider myself one, too! Jean Spradlin-Miller ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html