Rhoda is just eighteen when her family arranges for her to marry a wealthy and powerful plantation owner from Quincy; Florida; in 1853. Rhoda quickly adjusts to life on a plantation with 160 slaves; but it takes more time getting used to her husband; William. The couple grows closer with time; and William promises Rhoda she "can have the moon" if she gives him a son. On Jan. 15; 1858; she gives birth to Albert Waller Gilchrist; who will eventually become Florida's governor. Mary Elizabeth is born the next year. Not long after; however; Rhoda finds herself a young widow. While she is still coping with William's death; another tragedy strikes; Rhoda's daughter dies of illness two years after her husband. In the fall of 1862; in the midst of the Civil War; she discovers a new love when she meets Captain James Barrow; who is fighting for the Southern cause. When he asks her to marry him; she stalls; but she already knows the answer will be "yes" Throughout her life; she never loses her fighting spirit; remembering where she comes from and stays true to her ideals. Based on the true story of Rhoda Elizabeth Waller Kilcrease Gibbes; this biographical narrative describes how her life in and around Quincy; Florida; took her indomitable spirit to the heights of leadership in Florida society.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Combat Log of the S.79By R. J. MorganThis was a nice surprise; producing a fascinating book on the combat record of the Savia-Marchetti Sparviero; the odd-looking tri-motor used by the Italian Air Force in torpedo-attack role during World War II. Layout is in chronological order covering combat operations for both the Regia Aeronautica and its late-war AR successor. Technical details on the aircraft are limited; the text almost entirely covering the men and units that flew the high risk torpedo-attack missions throughout the Mediterranean against the Allied forces. Photographic selection is excellent and includes in-flight and in-combat shots. Profiles are nicely done in typical Osprey fashion and include two pages of unit insignia. Modelers will appreciate the different views of the complex Italian camouflage used throughout the war. Cover art is excellent as well. It's refreshing to see a relatively obscure aircraft like the S.79 covered with its own book; this effort is an excellent effort for its size and cost.7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Great book on this aircraftBy Scott BaileyGood overview of the units and aircraft development in WW2. Book talks about the mission and the pilots who flew them; many pictures and color drawing of the aircraft. Interesting part of the book is the use of this aircraft after italy surrendered. One group continue to use this aircraft in its intended role fought for the germans after the surrender of italy. Another group used the aircraft as a transport for the allies after the surrender of italy. Many unit histories are covered who used this aircraft.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not knowing alot about Italian bomber/torpedo units in W. ...By carbinemikeNot knowing alot about Italian bomber/torpedo units in W.W.II; I found this book very insightful for it's history of the units and individuals; tatics and color plates.
