Desperate Affair In Little Rock Humor Ends With Whisky
In a tale from the Little Rock Gazette, Buck Horn and the vengeful Nicholas meet in a house to settle old scores. Facing danger, they brokered a truce over Kentucky whisky and possum hollow, turning potential murder into a shared drink and a casual chat.
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Origins of the Word Yankee Rekindled in Boston Letter
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