Curt Iles: 4 books

Bursting forth from the Louisiana Piney Woods is Deep Roots, a collection of essays/short stories from author Curt Iles. In the warm and touching style loved by readers of his previous eight books, Curt weaves stories of the people, places, and history of rural Louisiana. So come into the woods with...

Come to the woods this Christmas.A place where a faithful dog dozes by the crackling fire.A place where a strong pot of Louisiana is always brewing.Cozy kitchens where hot homemade cathead biscuits are topped with homemade Mayhaw jelly.A place where stories from the heart abound.Stories that will...

"The mockingbird that sang at midnight was only one of a thousand steps on my road to restored health and joyful living. I firmly believe it was a gift from God just for me. It is a gift that i now pass on to you" -Curt Iles

Uncle Sam, a cavalry horse, travels to Louisiana in the months before America enters World War II.Sam and his best friend, Sergeant Ed, take part in the Louisiana Army Maneuvers, a mock battle featuring infantry, tanks, jeeps, and traditional cavalry units.As the battles end and Pearl...