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The Little Known Story of How The British Were Stopped at the Mississippi During The American Revolution

Painting by F.C. Yohn

In his upcoming book, Cavalry in the Wilderness, author and military historian Stephen Kling says the cavalry at Fort Kaskaskia, along with their Spanish partners, were instrumental in halting the advance of the British in the late 1700s.

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Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.<br/><br/><br/>
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