Mountain Hero Fry and the East Tennessee Raiders
In autumn 1861 Captain David Fry leads a mountain band in East Tennessee, rallying 60 volunteers into a rough 632 man unit to strike Confederate bridges and telegraph lines. He attacks Greenville, destroys key bridges at Strawberries Plains, and raids to disrupt rail lines, while evading Confederate forces and seeking Union reinforcements.
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White and Black Cravats and a New Version of an Old Story
The article discusses the history of cravats from white to black worn by clergy and military men, citing Steenkirk styles and naval fashions. It then shifts to a debate over Jules Floquet, Gambetta, and the Polonaise incident linked to Napoleon III, with conflicting claims about authorship and memory, concluding with a reflection on historical legacy.
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R. Cooper
Cooper
Steenkirk
Europe
Peor M. Floyzet
Alexander II
Napoleon III
Palais de Justica
la Pologne
Floquet
Jules Clarette
Gambetta
M. Anerieux
Fioquet
E. Theezer
St James
The Golden Hand and the Lost Treasure Debacle
Tom French recounts an expedition with Za petl and an I ndian guide to a volcanic crater center where legends claim a saintly hoard of virgin gold. After arduous climbs and perilous paths, Tom discovers a stone hand guarding a concealed shaft and sinks into the crater as he clings to the moving rock, while the narrator and Zapetl endure a grueling retreat.
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Water Loves Log- Joseph Maier as Christ of Ober Ain Morgan
Joseph Maier known to American travelers for portraying Christ in 1560 and 189, faced a serious accident when a heavy timber fell during hauling in the village, crushing his log and requiring amputation. His portrayal drew praise from observers who saw him as an amazing impersonation, earning the admiration of visitors.
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