I received this message from my IRELAND-L discussion group. Thought I'd pass it along. ~Michelle In a message dated 97-07-13 13:04:44 EDT, IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com writes: << I just finished reading a very well written book about the Irish-Scotch settlers of the Southern USA in pre civil war days and wish to recommend it to anyone interested in knowing more about their Celtic ancestors who immigrated to the US and settled in the South. The book also explains the great bitterness that existed between the Yankees and the Southerner's. Well worth reading and passing on to your Celtic relatives. Cracker Culture, Celtic Ways in the Old South Author is Grady McWhiney, Professor of American History, Texas Christian University. Puslisher is The University of Alabama Press, Tuscaloosa, AL. ISBN 0-8173--0458-4 Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. J Pat Smith Denham Springs, LA. >> --------------------- Forwarded message: From: JPATCATS@aol.com Resent-from: IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com To: IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com Date: 97-07-13 13:04:44 EDT I just finished reading a very well written book about the Irish-Scotch settlers of the Southern USA in pre civil war days and wish to recommend it to anyone interested in knowing more about their Celtic ancestors who immigrated to the US and settled in the South. The book also explains the great bitterness that existed between the Yankees and the Southerner's. Well worth reading and passing on to your Celtic relatives. Cracker Culture, Celtic Ways in the Old South Author is Grady McWhiney, Professor of American History, Texas Christian University. Puslisher is The University of Alabama Press, Tuscaloosa, AL. ISBN 0-8173--0458-4 Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. J Pat Smith Denham Springs, LA. Cork County >> Smith Craven Co. >> O'Reilly/Reilly Sligo >> McElroy/Muckleroy ------------------------------