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This book explores thirteen bizarre “murder” stories that have taken place in Tennessee over the past two centuries. The first story related here takes place around 1798 and the last takes place in 1998. These stories span the breadth of Tennessee from the Smoky Mountains, to the Mississippi River and most points between. Some of these stories are about famous persons and others are about powerful persons. Some are about persons that are unknown to all but a few. One story is about an abused animal.

The Great Mormon War took place between Mormon settlers in Utah and the United States between May 1857 and April 1858. This little known war resulted in the deaths of hundreds of men, women and children. The Great Mormon War of 1857 and 1858 details the causes and effects of the Great Mormon War and illustrates how the decision to engage in the Great Mormon War reflected the attitudes of America at that time. It also details the general buffoonery of the American government at the time, especially that of President James Buchanan.

This book explores the plan of union Alexander Hamilton presented to the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Hamilton's plan reveals much about this brilliant and complex man. The book also delves into Hamilton's unsavory beginnings and follows his career until his death at the hands of Aaron Burr.

The preamble to the United States Constitution lays out the mission of the Constitution. By briefly looking at each clause of the preamble individually, we can glean insight into the minds of the authors. The preamble states what the authors hoped to accomplish and to avoid. This book is a phrase-by-phrase explanation of the preamble.

This is a true story about the murders of a man and two boys. It contains so many bizarre elements that it threatens to overwhelm comprehension. The amazing story includes drunkards, outlaws, drug dealing, theft, a pitched gun battle, torture, execution-style murders, baffled law enforcement agents, a crime scene more disturbing than a Hollywood horror flick, a befuddled judge, and a jury so confused that it did not know what verdict it was handing down. Beyond that, this strange tale includes a redneck psychic, a cold-blooded former football star, and a mysterious figure known as the “...

In this book, bestselling author CL Gammon relates the high altitude experiments conducted at Dachau Concentration Camp in 1942. The details of experiments read like scenes from some fantastic and cheesy horror movie from the 1950’s. However, they are actual hideous, sadistic “scientific” experiments performed by school-trained medical professionals in Nazi Germany. They are true examples of NAZI MAD SCIENCE!

This book explores the philosophy of the Confederate Constitution by comparing and contrasting it with the United States Constitution. Some of the differences between the two documents are subtle and others are stark, but the major differences, center on state powers and slavery. For instance, while the framers of the United States Constitution were ashamed of slavery and used euphemisms in place of the term "slave", the authors of the Confederate Constitution proudly used the term no less than ten times. Understanding the philosophy of the Confederate Constitution will allow the reader to ...

This book deals with the 14 Senators expelled, 6 Senators whose seats the body declared vacant and another Senator whom the Senate refused to expel during the Civil War. The Senate charged all 21 of these with one form or another of disloyalty to the Federal Union. The author looks at the proceedings taken against these twenty-one men, most of whom who had departed Washington and taken up arms against the United States before the Senate acted. However, the author delves deeper than just reviewing the individual cases. He also looks at the other motives involved in the Senate expelling the ...

This brief book profiles the lives of the two American women who worked for the Axis cause during World War II under the name of Axis Sally. Both of these women, one in Germany, and the other in Italy, unabashedly employed their beautiful voices in the service of Fascism. These women boldly attempted to damage Allied (especially American) morale in the European Theater.

After decades of acrimony and dispute, in 1861, America erupted into a Civil War that cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of citizens, and billions of dollars in damages. This book presents the reader a series of short snippets dealing with the Confederate efforts to win the war. Additionally, it includes some 120 photos and images – many of them rare – and relates very brief accounts of some of the more important battles. There is also a recounting of the more than 100 Confederate Generals killed, or who otherwise died during the conflict – including one murdered by a jealous ...

This cookbook is a faithful rendering of old Southern recipes. These 131 recipes span the spectrum from lobster to possum, from shrimp to groundhog, from catfish to fried chicken. Although some of these recipes have been modernized, they all reflect the food of the Old South and give an insight into the people that lived there in times past.

By any objective measure, the Articles of Confederation failed. In this book, historian CL Gammon analyzes the Articles of Confederation paragraph by paragraph and illustrates the inadequacies of America's first constitution.

This is a cookbook, but it is more than that. It is also a volume on history. Along with each recipe, I add a few details concerning how the food in question related to the events of the time. Where possible, I quote leaders and others who from their comments on the foods of that time give us insights into the Revolutionary Period of American history. One thing to remember: These are recipes, not formulas. A little extra of this or a little less that here or there is fine as long as the result is a dish that tastes good.

According to the American Academy of Poets, “An epic is a long, often book-length, narrative in verse form that retells the heroic journey of a single person, or group of persons. Elements that typically distinguish epics include superhuman deeds, fabulous adventures, highly stylized language, and a blending of lyrical and dramatic traditions.”The Road from Bohemia to Westphalia does not meet all the criteria of an epic based upon the definition listed above. It is a long, book-length poem and it does tell the story of a journey. However, the reader will strain to find much heroism in ...

This book looks at the peace talks between the Union and Confederates commonly known as the Hampton Roads Conference. These talks took place on February 3, 1865 aboard the steamboat River Queen. The author looks at more than just the conference, itself, however. He delves into the motivations of the participants; he answers the question of why the parties agreed to hold a conference at all; and he outlines why the conference failed. He also reviews some of the conspiracy theories that surrounded the conference.

The Politics of the Crucifixion is not a religious book in any way. I do know something about the dynamics of politics, however, and it was the political motivations of both supporters and opponents of Jesus that led me to author The Politics of the Crucifixion. Let me note one thing before going on. Here in the United States, we equate politics with popular elections. However, politics is just as prevalent in those nations that do not practice free elections as it is in those that do. In fact, it is often more prevalent. In those lands without popular elections, politicians are just as ...

America’s First Rules of War covers the 69 rules instituted by the Continental Congress to govern the Continental Army. Historian CL Gammon adds explanatory notes after each rule. In addition, Gammon provides background information and relates how George Washington was instrumental in drafting the rules before he became Commander in Chief.

Tiger Strong! Macon County Football, 2024 details the exploits of the Macon County, Tennessee high school football team. After fielding teams for 98 years, Macon County high finally captured its first state championship. This book contains detailed recaps of every game and much more.

Included in this little volume are a few of my life rules.Let me tell you that I am having fun with these life rules. Yet, some of them are actual words that I live by – sort of. All of these rules listed here do illustrate – in a very twisted way – how I look at things.Make no mistake; I am (mostly) playing the rules for laughs. If you are looking for something deep, or earthshaking, you will likely be disappointed.By the way, as silly as some of these rules are, some of them come from my daily life. I will let you guess as to which.I hope you enjoy this little volume and that it ...

The first person to hang for witchcraft in Salem was Bridget Bishop. This is her story. It is also the larger story of the fear that caused otherwise intelligent persons to take leave of their senses and commit horrible acts in the name of preventing horrible acts. This book looks at Bridget Bishop the real person, not the idealized personification of her that so many have presented. It also looks at the attributes that made Bishop the ideal person to be the first to go to the gallows at Salem. In addition, this book considers why the execution of Bishop caused the floodgates of execution ...