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by Ruth Ann Hamilton (Foreword by), Richard L. Hamilton (Author)
According To Festus(c) is a collection of 206 sayings and 71 stories of wisdom by Festus Haggen of Gunsmoke(c) fame. Festus' sayings and stories are supported by Biblical Proverbs and Bible references. I hope you enjoy reading and pondering them as much as I did when I compiled them. Actor Ken Curtis as Festus was a constant source of joy, wit and laughter, and he was a gifted entertainer. In his character of Festus he was no saint, but he possessed a deep sense of goodness, loyalty and wisdom. Hence the supporting Biblical Proverbs and Bible references in According to Festus are thought provoking and introspective for readers. They show the 'humanness' of Festus Haggen and if we look closely into his character we may even see ourselves.
Author Biography
Richard L. Hamilton, Author of According to Festus, Dearest Lydia, Shiloh to Durham Station, Oh! Hast Thou Forgotten, Pals Forever, The Plant: Oh Quality Where Art Thou, and editor of A Man From Montana by Freeman Halverson. He has a BSME Kettering University, and MS Western Michigan University. He is a former WMU professor of Engineering, and Ferris State University Engineering Technology Director. Richard gives Civil War character presentations on the military service of his ancestor who fought with the Michigan Cavalry Brigade during late 1862 and early 1863 threats on the Capitol and during the Gettysburg Campaign.
