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A Wonderful Picturesque Story Nov 13, 2009
Gilbert Huey, who possesses an extraordinary talent for writing, has produced a picturesque book of history dealing with an era of thievery and corruption in Carroll County, Georgia in 1832-1833 when settlers were struggling to make a better life for their families amongst the many hardships that befell them.
The main part of the book reflects on the way the citizens wiped out the Pony Club, a gang of cattle stealers who were robbing hard working families of their stock; however, Huey deals with the local Indians, the role of the sheriff, and the daily lives of families in the community and he describes these issues with skilled focus, in a coordinated fashion that seasoned readers appreciate. To me, the highlight of the book came near the end when court was in session. I was thoroughly book bound during that segment of the story!
Very prolific in linear narrative and with an excellent knack for storytelling, Huey has used a vocabulary suitable for the time and setting of the novel and this practice compliments the story on every page. I highly recommend this book for all ages of readers.
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All around good read Sep 21, 2009
An intriguing account of frontier life in the early 1800's, this story, set in western Georgia, is complete with heroes, villains, and plenty of history to boot! I was left thoroughly satisfied, but craving a sequel, to tell what became of the dastardly Pony Club and what further adventures the hero, Jiles Boggess, was party to later in his life. All in all, an excellent read I would highly recommend.
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A Place in Time Aug 17, 2009
The Free State of Carroll is an evocative account of the early days of the history of Carroll County (GA). The characters are drawn from historical records and yet represent types familiar in American mythology; the sheriff as hero, the morally conflicted merchant and lawyer. Although this is a nonfiction piece, it reads as a gripping narrative of a band of peoples' struggle to forge a new community. Even for those unfamiliar with the specific location, this story will speak to the wider ambition of building a home.
Mr. Huey is clearly a bright man and has done his research. He has brought to life an era of history, along with its characters, for a new and appreciative audience.
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