"Barkley's biography brings Hotham back to life and paints a picture of a complex and fascinating man." —Richard Smith, acclaimed Living History interpreter of Henry David ThoreauNearly seven years after Henry Thoreau died in 1862 of tuberculosis in Concord, Massachusetts, a young theological student from New York City arrived in Concord in November 1868. Edmond Hotham had never been there, but he immediately began preparations to pursue the "wild life." He met tra...

The Dunker Church is one of the most iconic structures of the American Civil War. Surprisingly, few people know much if anything about its fascinating story or the role it played within the community of Sharpsburg and its importance during and after the Battle of Antietam. September Mourn: The Dunker Church of Antietam by Alann D. Schmidt and Terry W. Barkley rectifies this oversight in the first book-length study of its kind.On September 17, 1862, two mighty armies grappled across...

This work is a look at the challenge of painting the constantly changing colors and textures of the Great Plains. The images depict the dynamic interaction between the land and sky. There is the peace of quiet evenings hot afternoons, or brisk winter days, the tension of approaching fronts or storms.In addition to biographical information, author Terry Barkley chronicles the development of works from two thematic touring shows, and one general touring show. Darling based the shows ...