Fort Duffy is a reconstruction of a Civil War Fort on a hill outside of West Point, Kentucky. At the time, the fort probably overlooked both the Ohio and Salt Rivers. West Point was settled at the confluence of the two rivers.
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Cabins at Ft. Duff, West Point, Kentucky
January 20th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Tags: History · Photography · Travel
Bookshops
September 22nd, 2007 · No Comments
Lewis Buzbee, the author of The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop, worked in bookstores, and for publishers. This little book is a personal memoir and history of bookselling. A really fun read.
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop
Alexandria, ancient center of learning
July 26th, 2007 · No Comments
An interesting note on the discovery of a hidden settlement below the site of ancient and modern day Alexandria. One of the great tragedies of history is the destruction of the library at Alexandria, and the resulting loss of knowledge.
Hidden City Found Beneath Alexandria
Tags: Archaeology · History