A Personal History of the Ozarks of Arkansas - Paperback

by Connell J. Brown (Author)

A Personal History of the Ozarks of Arkansas, Connell J. Brown's latest book, examines the Ozarks from the perspective of a native Arkansan who has lived in the area for nearly all of his 94+ years. With the keen eye of a scientist he notes and discusses the changes that have taken place in his beloved Ozarks from his birth in 1924 through today. Dr. Brown's analysis of the development of the area covers such topics as transportation, education, the arts, and the livestock and poultry industries. In addition, Dr. Brown relates personal experiences of his own, which include entertaining the reader with glimpses into the past during the times of the Great Depression and World War II. Taken together, the history and the personal observations of the Arkansas Ozarks as seen through the eyes of a native son add up to quite an interesting read.

Author Biography

Connell J. Brown has been associated with the cattle industry in Arkansas for over 75 years. He is the recipient of a Distinguished Service Award from the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association and the Southern Association of Animal Science and has published over four hundred scientific and popular articles on genetics and breeding. A 1994 inductee into the Arkansas Agricultural Hall of Fame, he is University Professor Emeritus from the University of Arkansas Department of Animal Science. Dr. Brown's recent books include Cattle Upon a Thousand Hills, In the Shadow of Boat Mountain, Hard Times in God's Country, Tragedy on the Buffalo, and Some Thoughts for Millennials. He lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas.