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Review: A must-read for the Civil War buff

Review: A must-read for the Civil War buff

By Bob Tedder • It has been my experience that many historians upon earning a terminal degree inevitably publish their first book by rebranding their thesis. However, whether the book becomes a consumable work is another matter entirely. Determining if the market will...
Happy anniversary, Uwharrie National Forest

Happy anniversary, Uwharrie National Forest

By Mark Scott, director of Market Montgomery Chamber & Tourism • The Uwharrie National Forest is having an anniversary this month as it was designated as a national forest on Jan. 12 in 19?? (You have to complete the quiz below to find out what year.) The Uwharrie...
Review: Why Landmark Books are landmark books

Review: Why Landmark Books are landmark books

By Bob Tedder • F. Van Wyck Mason’s “The Winter at Valley Forge,” published in 1953, is a landmark book on levels not necessarily connected to its content. Foremost, it really is a Landmark Book. There in the upper righthand corner of the book’s cover is the unique...