Out of all the interesting stories about the American Civil War, the one regarding General Jo Shelby and his men, all Confederate soldiers, is one of the most interesting you might come across. It’s a story about the bloody conflict in Missouri and Kansas, the Civil War west of the Mississippi River, and a …
Monthly Archives: August 2013
California Chinese and the Napa Valley Wine Caves
An historic story that hasn’t received a great amount of attention are the wine caves built by Chinese laborers during the latter part of the 1800’s. In fact, in 1885, Chinese laborers built a 350 foot wine cave in Napa Valley California using only picks and shovels. The Early Chinese Immigrants The Chinese in California, …
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Touring The Texas Hill Country
The Texas Hill Country, located in the central part of the state, attracts tourists, nature lovers, water sport enthusiasts, and families from all over the U.S. The beautiful rolling hills, scenic lakes, unique geography and the famed Texas hospitality have marked the Texas Hill Country as a popular destination for anybody wanting a great vacation …