Mississippi Secrets

Mississippi Secrets
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Publisher : iUniverse
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 0595871763
ISBN-13 : 9780595871766
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Book Synopsis Mississippi Secrets by : Dr. Gary D. McDowell

Download or read book Mississippi Secrets written by Dr. Gary D. McDowell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-06-19 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the fascinating history of one of the South's greatest states with Mississippi Secrets: Facts, Legends, and Folklore. Authors Dr. Gary D. and Ruth A. McDowell offer an intriguing collection of little-known events in Mississippi's history. Written in short, easy-to-read vignettes, these tales uncover some of the state's most fascinating figures and legends from how the Choctaws and Chickasaws settled the land to a UFO encounter in Pascagoula. You'll also read about famous Mississippians, the American Civil War, the 1960s Civil Rights movement, living in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, and other captivating tales that include: The U.S. president who stole another man's wife, brought her to Mississippi, and married her before she was divorced The pirate who helped win the Battle of New Orleans and then retired to Bay St. Louis The national hero who killed a man in a knife fight in Natchez The blues singer who sold his soul to the devil in Clarksdale in return for his talent An interview with James Meredith Whether you're a native of Mississippi or simply curious, Mississippi Secrets will capture your imagination with what the history books never tell you!


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