by Larry E. Matthews » Dec 11, 2007 12:13 pm
I bought a copy of Marion O. Smith's new book, "Confederate Nitre Bureau Operations In Alabama" at the Cumberland Caverns Christmas Party this past Saturday (December 8).
The book is 124 pages long and, as expected, is chock-full of interesting historical information. One thing I like is that the book is heavily foot-noted, so that other researchers can go directly to the material that Marion located in his years of research. There is also a very good Index at the end of the book.
I haven't had time to read the entire book, yet, but the portions that I have read are very interesting to me. The book is available directly from Marion. He will mail it to you for a nominal fee. I think the post-paid price is $18, but you should check with Marion to be sure before you mail him a check. The book may also be available from Jim Whidby in Knoxville, since his Byron's Graphic Arts did the printing job.
Marion's mailing address (he doesn't use email) is:
Marion O. Smith
2023 Bone Cave Road
Rock Island, TN 38581
I believe Marion said that it took 20 years of research to produce this book. I don't doubt that, at all.
Larry E. Matthews
NSS #6792-F