True Tales of Tipton, Tennessee

by Gaylon Neil Beasley

Overview

A rollicking potpourri of true stories, biographies and historic images that run the gamut of Tipton County history, from early settlement to the present day—and from the ring of the pioneer's axe to the soul music of Isaac Hayes.
Located just north of the bustling metropolis of Memphis, Tipton County, Tennessee, has its own rich history, full of interesting people and events. Historian and author Gaylon Beasley presents favorite and little-known stories of Civil War heroes, Hollywood starlets and both the serious and lighter sides of Tipton life, all in this fascinating and historic collection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781596294134
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	11/24/2007
Series:	American Chronicles
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 9.38(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Gaylon N. Beasley holds a master of arts degree from Memphis State University. A native of Covington, Tennessee, he now lives and teaches in Memphis. True Tales of Tipton is Mr. Beasley's first book.

Table of Contents

Preface     9
Acknowledgements     11
The Early Years     13
Communications     21
The Mexican Foe     29
The Civil War     39
Days of Desperate Men     81
Reunion and Dedication     95
Amusements     111
The Courthouse and the Courts     127
The World Wars     137
Disaster Years     159
Tipton County's Own     173
Terrific Storm     201
Tipton County Men Who Died While in Service     205
Chronology     209
Notes     249
About the Author     255