Rick McBee's Writings
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Month: March 2013
E-Shell: Seashells of the Caribbean work 1
Today as I begin to get ready to go diving in Curacao in a couple of weeks, I pulled up my manuscript of the E-shells of the Caribbean that I have been putting off finishing while I worked on marketing my Civil War book,… Continue Reading “E-Shell: Seashells of the Caribbean work 1”
Review: The Last Indian War: The Nez Perce Story – by Elliott West
Review: The Last Indian War: The Nez Perce Story – by Elliott WestHere is a long but very well researched look at the whole concept of the Nez Perce War: giving and overview of first contacts with whites, congenial relations, willingness to work to… Continue Reading “Review: The Last Indian War: The Nez Perce Story – by Elliott West”
What Books is Rick McBee working on now?
I have had several close contacts ask me when the next book is coming out now that they have read “Rough Enough.” When I’m not up to my ears in skiing, diving, orienteering and trying to keep up on the Civil War scene, I’m… Continue Reading “What Books is Rick McBee working on now?”
New Review for “Rough Enough” comes out on “Salient Points!”
I was ever so pleased to see Allen Mesch’s great review of my Civil and Indian War book, “Rough Enough” on his own fabulous blog site, “Salient Points (http://salient-points.blogspot.com/2013/03/rough-enough-by-richard-h-mcbee-jr.html), Allen prides himself in keeping up to date on Civil War affairs on LinkedIn and… Continue Reading “New Review for “Rough Enough” comes out on “Salient Points!””
Photos of John Sherwin Clow, wife and son: Older Brother to Richard Clow
Right hand photo is John Sherwin Clow, 1836 – 1909 and left hand photo is his wife, Celinda Warren Burnap Clow holding their son, Fredrick Redman Clow. This is the son who was born in 1863 just before John enlisted in the Union… Continue Reading “Photos of John Sherwin Clow, wife and son: Older Brother to Richard Clow”
Opening a “GoodReads” Ad for “Rough Enough”
Today was another first for the old man! I actually created and opened up an ad on “GoodReads” for my Civil and Indian War Book, “Rough Enough.” One of the things that really amazed me was how specific some of the targeting can get… Continue Reading “Opening a “GoodReads” Ad for “Rough Enough””
Personalities related to Richard Clow – Lucia Shepardson, Author
Lucia Shepardson was one of Richard Clow’s nieces. She is shown in a photo with the aging Richard Clow about 1920 when they travelled together through the Black Hills. Lucia was an amateur entomologist and in 1914 wrote a brief book (see photo) called… Continue Reading “Personalities related to Richard Clow – Lucia Shepardson, Author”
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