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Uncle Sam, a cavalry horse, travels to Louisiana in the months before America enters World War II. Sam and his best friend, Sergeant Ed, take part in the Louisiana Army Maneuvers, a mock battle featuring infantry, tanks, jeeps, and traditional cavalry units. As the battles end and Pearl Harbor nears, Uncle Sam and his friends escape into the piney woods of western Louisiana where they become the forerunners of the famous Fort Polk wild horse herd.

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My name is Missouri Cotton, and I was born into a family of thieves. From her opening words, it's obvious Missouri Cotton is no ordinary 15-year-old. Arriving with her memorable family in Louisiana's No Man's Land, she discovers an area of great beauty, deep secrets, and expansive isolation. The Cotton family wanders into an ongoing local feud between encroaching outsiders and the local Ten Milers Redbones, a mixed Indian group.

In the warm storytelling style loved by his readers, Louisiana author Curt Iles weaves a wonderful short story of adversity, perseverance, love, and redemption. Told through the eyes of a ninety-six-year-old man, Luther Perkins, as he recalls his boyhood journey across America during the Great Depression. His story begins in the Louisiana Pineywoods, from where he leaves home and becomes part of the huge migration of young men torn from their roots and families.

Colleen Iles Glaser on Piano

"Loving Hands"Chapter 6 from Where I Come From by Curt IlesLearn more at www.creekbank.netMy Aunt Margie Nell had the most beautiful hands in the world. I miss those hands on the piano.Although I miss Aunt Marge’s hands, I miss her heart the most.Marjorie Nell Iles Walker was my Dad’s younger sister. During her lifetime, she was Southwest Louisiana’s most renowned pianist. With her unique style and personality, she entertained thousands.Aunt Margie was a prodigy. My grandmother told me about waking up five-year-old Margie Nell to play the closing hymn at Dry Creek Baptist Church. Aunt ...

There was no one quite like my Daddy, Clayton Iles.He was such a memorable and remarkable man, and so was his music.There are probably better singers, and more well-trained voices, but no one had quite the unique style of Clayton Iles.Just like him, his songs were larger than life.If you listen to his entire repertoire, you'll hear and feel his personality seeping out from every song.He is accompanied by his younger sister, Marjorie Nell Walker, who was a well-known, beloved, and renowned pianist.They made quite a pair.Many of Daddy's songs are well-known classics, while others are rare ...

Welcome to "The Bible Comes Alive" PodcastIt'll simple.I'll podcast of Scipture periodically.This is God's Word.It stands on its own.No comment needed.Listen to it.Read it.It will change your life.OnwardCurt IlesWebsite: www.creekbank.netEmail: Creekbank.stories@gmail.comFacebook: Creekbank/The TribeYouTube: @curtiles56