The Story of Colonel Drake - History of Petroleum - Comic Book Form

The Story of Colonel Drake - History of Petroleum from Chuck Thompson

Now this is a very entertaining way to learn a great deal about the history of petroleum.  Rock oil as it was once called.  The story begins in the early 1850's and is based around a character known as Colonel Drake.  Fun and entertaining way to learn something new.  16 pages that will not take up to much of your time and the story does hold your interest.  It's a fast read.  If you want a copy of this book, you are welcome to download a copy from our slideshare site as we have made it available.

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Free Charlie Chan Comic Book

Charlie Chan Free Comic Book 1 from Chuck Thompson

Free download from our Slideshare site.  Charlie Chan comic book.  For those who remember when comic books only cost 10 cents each.  This is sure to bring back a lot of memories for many people.  For others, it's a chance to get acquainted with some old time material that is rather entertaining.  Back in the 1930's through the 1950's, Charlie Chan mysteries reached a wide range of audiences through radio broadcast shows, movies and later, TV.  There were a series of books and as you can see, comic books as well.

  Entertainment has dramatically changed throughout the years, so this can easily be considered an historical piece.  This comic also contains original advertising of the period which are rather unique and fun to read in and of themselves.  So have fun with this piece.

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Book Review, Across The Color Line, by Lizzette G Carter

Photo's by; Chuck Thompson

From time to time we include book reviews about local authors or books that cover the local area. Lizzette G Carter's new book, "Across The Color Line", is the latest book in her career as a writer. Lizzette Lives in Mathews County and is a superb writer and a wonderful person. We met her at the Daffodil Festival this past weekend and she did a marvelous job explaining the book to anyone interested.

Okay so what is the book about? Well here is the story line off the back cover of her new book;


It's a happy New Year and great start for Lacie and Tony's interracial relationship. But turmoil ensues once Lacie meets Tony's parents - namely his mother, Abigail. Circumstances get even more complicated for the couple as they work on a lucrative business deal with a new associate, Trevor Weeks, who is quite vocal about their relationship. Surprisingly,
Joe, Tony's best friend and Lacie's ex- fiance, returns to team up with them on the business deal. However, the friendly reunion sours once the identity of Joe's secret lover is exposed.

In the prequel, the question whether Lacie would have enough courage to cross the color line was answered. Now the follow-up social novel with compelling twists and emotionally charged dialogue, gives a raw and honest look inside the struggles of an interracial relationship and poses another question: Will Lacie and Tony be strong enough to survive being Across The Color Line?

Book from C.L. Press
PO Box 1
Hallieford, VA 23068

Check out the Author's web site;
http://www.lizzettegraysoncarter.com