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Portman Shoals: The Forgotten Settlement A birdseye view of what lies under the waters of Lake Hartwell, where the birth of electrical power

26/07/2017

Heads up Book 3 "The Secrets beneath Lake Hartwell Waters" will be available mid to late September.

08/02/2017

A big thank you to the Rotary club of Walhalla for their invitation to speak this past Monday at their meeting to tell my story on Portman Shoals "The Forgotten Settlement". A fine group of people.

11/02/2016

Not only did Mr. Whitner turn the lights on in Anderson but ignited the spark that lit the world. Pretty everyone wanted a piece of the light

A birdseye view of what lies under the waters of Lake Hartwell, where the birth of electrical power

18/09/2015

Good Morning everyone. Let me take this opportunity again to thank you all for your response to both Portman Shoals "The Forgotten Settlement and Campfire Tales by the Seneca River". Your response has been overwhelming. Now That was good news but the Better Good news is that our next venture Will be in two volumes. The first will be Portman Shoals "The Secrets that lie beneath Lake Hartwell waters." If all goes well this one should be here before Christmas. I can't wait to see this in print, loaded with pictures all over the 77000+ acres that make up Lake Hartwell. If you want your name on the list to get first copies message me. Thanks again for your continues support.

28/08/2015

Listen up I have inventory on now both books. If you were not able to come to my book signings or speaking engagements message me and I will be happy to hook up with you.

07/05/2015

A Big thank you to the Anderson Chapter of the Historical Society for the invitation to speak to their group last night at Mama Penn's in Anderson. They were so enthusiastic when I told my Story about Portman Shoals "The Forgotten Settlement" and my newest book "Campfire Tales By The Seneca River. A wonderful group thank you for your part in keeping our heritage alive.

15/04/2015

A big thank you to the Golden "K" Kiwanis Club of Anderson for the invitation to speak at their recent meeting to tell my Story about Portman Shoals "The Forgotten Settlement" and my newest book "Campfire Tales By The Seneca River. A wonderful bunch of guys and a great response. Thanks Again.

14/04/2015

I had a good day April 11th at the Townville Tractor event. Made new friends and sold a number of books both The Forgotten Setlement and now my latest one "Campfire Tales By The Seneca River".

03/03/2015

Great time tonight speaking to the Anderson Chapter of the Genealogy Society. Wonderful turnout Thank you so much for allowing me come tell my story about the beginning of Hydro-electric power and my latest book Campfire Tales By The Seneca River.

So Thankful for my Church, Hepsibah Baptist for allowing me to go out on a limb and let GOD open doors. So Blessed to ha...
24/12/2014

So Thankful for my Church, Hepsibah Baptist for allowing me to go out on a limb and let GOD open doors. So Blessed to have been a part of this Ministry

Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas!So happy to have the opportunity of giving away the last of over 50 Bikes I rebuilt t...
24/12/2014

Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas!
So happy to have the opportunity of giving away the last of over 50 Bikes I rebuilt this year through the Bicycle Ministry at Hepsibah Baptist Church. Such a blessing to see those kids smile:) I have a few more books left in stock if anyone needs a last minute Christmas gift! I will be delivering several tomorrow. Inbox me and we can schedule to meet...

So excited to announce my latest book, Campfire Tales by The Seneca River just came in hot off the press! It will take y...
20/12/2014

So excited to announce my latest book, Campfire Tales by The Seneca River just came in hot off the press!
It will take you down many trails of adventure to the place where I was born and raised, The Forgotten Settlement of Portman Shoals…
It was a much slower time, which gave kids much more time to download all sorts of fun! No,,,, we didn’t have all the electronic gadgets of this day, but we had the river and there was never a dull moment while playing outside, especially when it came time for night. As the moon stood big and bright under a blanket of stars we sat entranced by the campfire’s flames telling our tales of adventure and planning which ones would be our next!
Great stocking stuffer just in time for Christmas for anyone interested in the history of the area before Lake Hartwell was built:)

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Native Son Publishing

The series of books being offered by Native Son Publishing are from the efforts of Furman H. Beck Jr. Furman was born and raised at Portman Shoals. Little did he realize the utility pole at the corner of their front property was carrying electrical Power to light the city of Anderson and also Power the Anderson Cotton Mill. This the reason Anderson was dubbed “The Electric City. Anderson Cotton Mill was the first Textile Plant in the World to be operated by power sent over land lines. This was all from the genius of Mr. William C. Whitner, A young man 27 years of age who had the idea of Alternating Current. After much study and preparation, his dream worked . So goes Anderson and so went the World.

At present we are offering Portman Shoals “The Forgotten Settlement”. This book covers the history in and around Portman. The second book, “Campfire Tales by The Seneca River”. This book gives a vivid story of my growing up in the little settlement of Portman. The third book is all but ready to hit the streets now, “The Secrets that Lie beneath Lake Hartwell Waters”. This has been a labor love and brings to life areas in and around the Lake Hartwell basin of over a thousand miles of shoreline. We are also attempting to bring back to the forefront days gone by in Anderson “The Electric City”, giving you a vivid picture or how it was and what it has become.