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From: Frieda Davison <>
Subject: Re: SURNAMES of Forts in SW VA
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 07:53:35 -0500 (CDT)


On Mon, 15 Sep 1997, Julie Adams wrote:

> You mentioned the book "Bear Grass". I have ordered a copy of the book.
> Another one is "Delilah's Mountain" by Gloria Jahoda (also out of print but
> I obtained a copy at the main library in Columbus) wonderful book, written
> by a descendent of Charles Bickley (I believe) and details life in 1700's
> in Castlewoods and surrounding areas and talks about all the forts and the
> indian wars fought from them.

I read Delilah's Mountain several years ago. It is good! Enjoy it.

Another one is Follow the River by James Thoms (I think that's the author
-- I'll verify it later if anyone needs it). It is about Mary Draper
Ingalls'. It is really good.

Frieda
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Frieda M. Davison
Professor and Director of Library Services
J. C. Fant Memorial Library
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS 39701

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