Friday, December 2, 2011

Quote of the Day


I'm back. Was trying to think of a quote about St. Louis and the only one that comes to mind is Confederate General Sterling Price's comment, when asked if he could take the city.

"I don't know as I can take St. Louis," he replied, "But if you give me some Louisiana troops I will undertake to steal it."
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  1. DylanarmanDecember 2, 2011 at 8:54 AM

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  2. MaureenDecember 2, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I think that I must begin to read American history - I know so little about it! Can you recommend a good basic book to begin with?

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  3. ShayDecember 2, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    For the American Civil War, James McPherson's Pulitzer prize-winner,The Battle Cry of Freedom.

    I'm a major Bruce Catton geek, but I would have to recommend at least three of his. If you only have time to read one book, TBCOF is the one to read.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I was so surprised to see a pic of my city LOL

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  5. ShayDecember 2, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I was staying at the (ahem!) Ritz-Carlton.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 3, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Did you check out the casino? :)

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  7. ShayDecember 3, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    No, didn't stray too far from the conference, plus I'm not much for casinos.

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  8. 7-letter Deborah, never a DebDecember 8, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    StL is my fair city. Hope you had a good time!

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