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  • Enslavement in Memphis

    During the first forty-five years of the city's existence, slavery dominated the cultural and economic life of Memphis. The lives of enslaved people reveal the brutality, and their perseverance contributed greatly to the city's growth. Henry Davidson played a crucial role in the development of the city's first Methodist church and worship services for slaves. Mary Herndon was purchased by Nathan ... Read more

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  • Hidden History of Memphis

    Series series Hidden History
    A tour of the Tennessee city filled with famous faces, fascinating trivia, and forgotten lore—plus a former mayor's previously unpublished private papers.Step inside the fascinating annals of the Bluff City's history and discover the Memphis that only few know. G. Wayne Dowdy, longtime archivist for the Memphis Public Library, examines the history and culture of the Mid-South during its most ... Read more

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  • Spiritual Not Religious

    These three essays come from the diverse writing collection in Essays & More Straight from the Pen. Each essay gives the reader valuable insight into life from a different perspective, intended to inspire and encourage a deeper understanding of the things humans experience. Experience a sense of gratitude by reading "Eyes." See the power of prayer in "Afraid of Hell." "Life is an Anvil" springs ... Read more

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  • Lost Restaurants of Memphis

    Memphis is well known for its cuisine, and there is no end to the iconic restaurants that hold a place in the hearts of locals. Johnny Mills Barbecue was home to the "barbecue king of Beale Street." Gaston's Restaurant was owned by John Gaston, the "prince of Memphis restaurateurs." Leonard's Pit Barbecue was operated by Leonard Heuberger, the man who invented the pulled pork sandwich. Gayhawk ... Read more

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  • Fence Rows and The Price of Change

    by Wayne Dowdy ...
    "Fence Rows" and "The Price of Change" come from the writing collection, Essays & More Straight from the Pen, available in print and as an eBook. These essays captivate the readers attention to carry them through movie worthy events. "Fence Rows" first appeared in the ICONOCLAST magazine, as did "Fences." Inside of "The Price of Change," read about the event published by the ICONOCLAST, which ... Read more

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  • The Lonely Spirit

    "The Lonely Spirit" is the only short story in my writing collection, "Essays & More Straight From the Pen," available in print and as an eBook. The main character is Taser who has a unique experience, one that may make one think and wonder about life as we know it. His mischievousness and false bravado leads him off a cliff and into something much deeper than the ocean. He roams the Universe and ... Read more

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  • Search for Enlightenment

    "The Search for Enlightenment" comes from the writing collection, Essays & More Straight from the Pen, available in print and as an eBook. This essay contains the author's struggle with his quest for serenity in a warped world; a struggle between the flesh and spirit; his desire to die overcome by his desire to live when death banged at his heart, the man caught somewhere in-between his existence ... Read more

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  • An Airport Ate the Neighborhood

    "An Airport Ate the Neighborhood" comes from the writing collection, Essays & More Straight from the Pen, available in print and as an eBook. This memoir is a historical accounting of astonishing facts about the world's busiest airport, which covers the early years and some events from the author's life as a delinquent child and young adult. Anyone who lives or works near an airport may be able to ... Read more

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  • Unknown Innocence

    "UNKNOWN INNOCENCE is a riveting tale that transcends genres. It's a mystery and a thriller, with a love story woven through its fabric." Introduction to UNKNOWN INNOCENCE by Jeffrey P. Frye, author of "ONE CRAZY DAY," Murder Slim Press (www.murderslimpress.com).Her love opens the door to prove Big Bobby's innocence.Military Police finds Roger Johnson slumped over the steering wheel of his ... Read more

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  • A Prisoner & a Poem for a Princess

    A true romance that began after Wayne reluctantly agreed to write Karen. A mutual friend pleaded with him to write her and try to help; she wanted to break the chain of her addiction to methadone.Her heart called his to make it whole. The poem Wayne wrote for Karen peeked into the future, where spirituality would merge the gap between peace and pain for him to find comfort in a situation he could ... Read more

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  • Essays & More Straight From The Pen

    Essays & More Straight from the Pen contains twelve essays, three poems, and one short story, The Lonely Spirit. The main character in The Lonely Spirit is Taser, an arrogant male who learns humility in an unusual manner. Adventure into something unique by reading this collection of writings by Wayne T. Dowdy.The author illustrates the power of change, by example, and gives hope to readers who ... Read more

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  • Guns, Drugs & Thugs: Drug Store Spree

    11:00 AM, August 14th: Three thugs cruised through the parking lot of a shopping mall in a small North Georgia town of the southeastern United States. A sawed-off shotgun laid under the driver's seat. The black handle of a semiautomatic pistol protruded from the waistband of the shotgun rider's pants. Another gun stretched across the back seat and floorboard at an angle. A merciless August sun ... Read more

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