Hidden History of Vicksburg

Auteur

Ryan Starrett was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. After receiving degrees from the University of Dallas, Adams State University and Spring Hill College, as well as spending a ten-year hiatus in Texas, he has returned home to continue his teaching career. Josh Foreman was born and raised in the Jackson Metro Area. He is a sixth-generation Mississippian and an eleventh-generation southerner. He lived, taught and wrote in South Korea from 2005 to 2014. He holds degrees from Mississippi State University and the University of New Hampshire.

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Authors Ryan Starrett and Josh Foreman uncover all-but-forgotten elements of Vicksburg history. From the Sinking of the Sultana to the 1953 tornado that ravaged the state, some components of Vicksburg history loom large while others have been cast into the shadows. The work shines new light on nearly forgotten stories while sharing overlooked portions of well-known city history.