“Pollard's position as editor of the Richmond EXAMINER placed within his reach a mass of authentic material which was not accessible to any other Southern writer.”
“Pearne born in 1820, became a Methodist minister, traveled on a mule from Michigan to Oregon, was in the Civil War, worked in the South, etc. A fascinating account.”
“Contains a history of the town but focuses mainly on the homes of old Warrenton. Includes a section on the professional men, notable visitors, and events of Warrenton.”