Sunday, September 18, 2011

'Tales of Kentucky' writer in town for book-signing

William Montell, noted Kentucky author of tales from across the commonwealth, will be in Marion Sept. 24 for a book-signing at the Crittenden County Historical Museum.

Montell has written several books compiling tales from Ashland to Wickliffe and all points in between. A number of his books have included stories from Crittenden County. His latest work, "Tales from Kentucky Sheriffs," includes stories from Sheriff Wayne Agent. Dr. Gary James is featured in "Tales from Kentucky Doctors." Dorothy Booker, Myrle Dunning and Ana Collins, all former classroom instructors, can be found in "Tales from One-Room School Teachers."

Brenda Underdown's book, "Forgotten Passages," and other books will also be available for purchase.

In addition, Crittenden County Historical Society will be taking orders for 8x10 reprints of old schoolhouses in Crittenden County. A book containing the images of the schools will be available to thumb through.

Montell will have a variety of offered during the signing, which lasts from 10:30 a.m., to 2 p.m. He will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the day to the historical museum located at 124 E. Bellville St., in Marion.