Pat Brophy, local historian,signs a copy of "Fire and Sword" the latest in the Vernon County Historical Society's books available for purchase at the Bushwhack-er Museum in Nevada. Penned by Brophy, who used extensive research from numerous articles and resources to recreate this historical work, the book was conceived and created in honor of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, coming in 2011.--Photos by Lynn A. Wade/Herald-Tribune
The book is on sale now at the Bushwhacker Museum for $19.95. A collection of four related books also is available for $39.95. Proceeds benefit the Vernon County Historical Society.