The Journal of Samuel G. Horton

About the Book

The Journal of Samuel G. Horton-Fifteen Year Old Pioneer Lad In 1600 is a story interwoven with many historical and interesting events that happened in the years 1660-1662 in America. The entries in his journals give the readers an insight into the lives of young people during the times when our nation was being developed. The trials and tribulations of any young person during this period of our history were enormous. They had to take on adult responsibilities at an age that our youth of today are still just anticipating their adulthood.

About the Author

Dean W. Brown has been a historian and collector of local oral histories of the Blue Ridge Mountains for most of his life and uses the material for his writings. His is the author of eight children's books built around his recorded stories and mountain wisdoms. In addition, he has spent much time involved in historical projects in and round Mount Airy, North Carolina and the foothills of the mountains of southern Virginia. Brown has been an active member of the Surry County Historical Society, and past President of the Board of Directors of the General JEB Stuart Preservation Trust. He presently serves as commissioner for the City of Mount Airy. Discovering the 100 year old documents and reading about some of the most interesting meetings and discussions of the eighteen and early nineteenth century inspired to share this sometimes amusing things that happened