Booth's Escape Route

[Laurie Verge]

(02-04-2013 10:36 AM)Hess1865 Wrote:  What about the banjo??
That was around back then, an pretty popular

There was also the zither and the hammered dulcimer, both of which were probably more common in the hilly regions of the South.

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Kate,

Getting back to your question about the Powells' temper. I note that you must have read that information in Betty's excellent book on Powell because no other author has ever taken the time to really investigate Lewis and his family -- at least if they have, they have never included in-depth material in their books. I was privileged to know Betty when she was writing that book and even went to Florida with her on speaking engagements and was fortunate to be introduced to Powell descendants and to see their keepsakes.

That said, if I remember correctly, Rev. Powell was dismissed by one congregation because he was too strict with them. I don't believe that his hot temper had anything to do with it. I think Betty also mentioned a childhood friend who said Lewis could be hot tempered, but also warm and friendly. We can all certainly relate to that! And, I suspect someone with a hot temper that could match his would suit Mr. Booth very well.