The email address for DiDi Henry, contact person for the book, was printed incorrectly in the paper. I have called and confirmed the correct address: didi.henry@prattville.com ("." added after "didi") Her phone # is 334-358-0297 Book will benefit city arts council By Marty Roney Montgomery Advertiser PRATTVILLE -- Calling all Autauga County history buffs: Those yellowed pictures in the family Bible and your granddaddy's tall tales could wind up in print. Prattville's Creative and Performing Arts Council has commissioned a coffee table book as a fundraising project. "Artesian Wells..Cotton Bales.. & Southern Tales" is expected to be published by late summer. The title stems from the Fountain City's artesian wells and its founder, Daniel Pratt. Pratt built an industrial empire, which included a cotton gin mill and textile operations, on the banks of Autauga Creek. Bob Gambacurta, a longtime television news anchor, writer and political consultant, is writing the book. "We are going to tell Prattville's story from mill town to boom town," he said. "The first several chapters will deal with early Prattville and Autauga County history, the importance of Pratt's early industrial efforts. It will lead up to the present with the tremendous growth the area has seen and how Prattville is becoming a regional retail trade center." The publisher is seeking local contributions, either memorable stories or vintage photos. Along with raising money for the city's arts programs, the book will be used to promote Prattville's growth and economic development. "I'm very excited about this project," said Mayor Jim Byard. "It will serve as a stunningly beautiful way for us to showcase the best of our community." Prattville has an interesting story to tell. Pratt was a New England Yankee who followed King Cotton into the South. He founded the city that bears his name in 1839, making it one of the rare industrialized areas in a region known for its agricultural economic base. "I can't wait to read the book. I'll get one of the first copies," said Terri Little, a Prattville native. "I'm going to get such a kick out of reading about people and places I know." Plans are to publish the book in time for the Navistar LPGA Classic, set for Sept 24-30 at Capitol Hill. The cost will be $35 per copy.