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First Sergeant
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2011
- Location
- Saint Joseph
Happy Birthday to my favorite author, Sir Walter Scott, who was born this day, August 15, in 1771. He was credited with causing the American Civil War by Mark Twain ( he was serious), with his "chivalry" and "honor"
ideas in his Waverley Novels. And he was Jeff Davis's favorite author. A few years ago, I toured the Southern White House in Richmond, and someone asked (perhaps it was me) whose figure was featured on one of the chandeliers? The docent said he did not know who it was. I was mortified that I knew more than the trained guide--it was Sir Walter Scott!
ideas in his Waverley Novels. And he was Jeff Davis's favorite author. A few years ago, I toured the Southern White House in Richmond, and someone asked (perhaps it was me) whose figure was featured on one of the chandeliers? The docent said he did not know who it was. I was mortified that I knew more than the trained guide--it was Sir Walter Scott!