Sawbones
Sawbones: The Life and Times of Dr. Isham Talbot Peck (1811-1887), Volumes I & II
Sawbones, winner of the Project Excellence Award from the East Tennessee Historical Society, by Author Andy Peck
Enjoy the humorous and revealing articles that captivated the nation from a Southern plantation owner, pre-Civil War physician, sportsmen, and father of nine!
Sawbones reveals Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Louisiana history from a man who lived and wrote throughout the majority of the 19th century! Learn more about Jefferson City, Morristown, and Wolf Creek, TN; Hot Springs, NC; Vicksburg, MS; and East Carroll and Madison Parish, LA!
Volume I & II available now!
Book Summary
Between 1874 and 1886, Dr. Isham Peck (Ada and Charley’s father, and grandson of Adam Peck, Sr., founder of Mossy Creek) wrote letters to the editor of The Morristown Gazette under the pen name Sawbones, and people wrote to him as well. Sawbones takes you on a deep dive into life in East Tennessee, Vicksburg, and Northeastern Louisiana during the years of Reconstruction after the Civil War and beyond. Sawbones expresses his thoughts on politics, slavery, medicine, agriculture, church disputes, friendship, and fishing. Author Andy Peck includes the history of Isham Peck and family, including what is known about his pre-Civil War service in the U.S. Army as a surgeon during the Black Hawk and Mexican-American Wars. Allow yourself to be transported to the South as the author includes original photography and a series of videos from places where Isham and family lived. Scan QR codes throughout the book to watch and learn! Sawbones is a journey worth experiencing!
If you would like to learn about life during the 1800s, including political and religious scandals of the day, cotton planting, slavery, and more, pick up Sawbones today!
Each Volume Includes ~200 photos, images, maps, and charts, Hardcover (Color), Paperback (B/W), eBook (Color)
*Volume I: Includes Biography, Life and Times Timeline, Mossy Creek Beginnings, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Military Service and the Civil War, First 23 Sawbones Articles 1874-1878
*Volume II: Includes Final 18 Sawbones Articles 1879-1886, Mossy Creek / Jefferson City History, Genealogical Reports for All Descendants, Early Plantation Life and Slavery in Madison Parish, LA, History of the Morristown Gazette, Isham’s Personal Letters, Peck Family Gravestones
Praise for Sawbones
★★★★★ Professional Reviews
“This marvelous book chronicles Dr. Isham Peck’s life and times, sorrows and opinions, while revealing his true character and wit. Sawbones is a must have for all history lovers.” ~Rob Beuch, President, Jefferson County Historical Society
“This a gift not only to Peck descendants but also to the heritage of Cocke County.” ~Ed Walker, Cocke County Historian
From David Needs, Jefferson City Historian
"As a Civil War Historian, I would recommend this book as it brings to light the sense of obligation that families like the Peck’s had in the moments after secession...
Here we also see in a community naïve to horrors of war caught up in the pageantry of leaving for war. Through his account we also see a community that gets to see and experience war in Mossy Creek. We see a population that gets to experience occupation and the Pecks are no stranger to this too. Andy Peck includes many important reports from the actual battlefield writings of the time...
Just like his ancestors, Andy Peck makes this time period come alive, not just with the words of Dr. Peck but also through his research and the sharing of valuable accompanying information. Andy has again contributed valuable information not just to the Peck family but also to Mossy Creek, Jefferson County, Tennessee and our Country. Please enjoy and treasure this as I have." ~David Needs, City Historian, Jefferson City (Mossy Creek), Tennessee, President of the Lakeway Civil War Preservation Association
Mossy Creek Foundation
Cross Mountain Books is a proud supporter of the Mossy Creek Foundation. A portion of the proceeds from each book sold will be donated to the Mossy Creek Foundation in its efforts to revitalize the Historic Mossy Creek District in Jefferson City, TN. Learn more about this great project by visiting mossycreekfoundation.org.
Sawbones is available WHOLESALE direct through CMB, but also via Ingram.