King of the Ozarks

the long version

This is a book that my grandpa wrote about the history as he knew it of Mt. Magazine, AR. The place where he was raised and still lives. This is a collection of short stories that was passed down to him as a young boy from "old timers" on the mountain. Some he actually took part in and some just legend. These are stories that I along with all my cousins have heard many times growing up. My grandpa starting writing this book in 1976, before I was even born. He wrote it all out by hand in several notebooks. My grandma then typed it all herself from his notes and had it published. Even if one is not familiar with Mt. Magazine or the area, this book is a great fun read that is written in my grandpa's "language" and not edited to make it PC. My grandpa now has early stages of Alzheimer's and I am so blessed to have this book and the remaining days I will have with him.