Publications by Eric Niewoehner
John and Letitia Weidemeyer One of the most intriguing images encountered in my research was that of John and Letitia Weidemeyer. It is one of the few photos that have been discovered of anyone who lived in Osceola in 1861. Letitia’s account of events and her ordeals after the event provided a glimpse of a…
Invasive plants have become a problem for modern man since we figured out how to traverse oceans. Sometimes you have to give in, such as with autumn olive. Invasive plants, bugs and animals have become a problem for modern man since we figured out how to traverse oceans. Whether by design or chance, invasives arrive…
James Lane — Was He a Military Officer Before Lawrence is about the burning of Osceola, Missouri. It is not a indepth investigation into the the life of James Lane. Yet it is almost impossible to avoid the controversy that surrounds this man, least of which was whether he was actually a military officer in…
The Forward: Why was Before Lawrence written One of the darkest days of the Civil War was on August 21, 1863. Riding into the town of Lawrence, Kansas were a ruthless band of pro-Southern guerrilla fighters led by William Quantrill. Within hours, 150 men and boys would be executed and a quarter of the town…
Ever get a notification that your e-mail account is about to be de-activated? Is it for real or a scam? The Scam You receive an e-mail saying your e-mail account is about to be de-activated. Click the link below if you wish to keep your account active. The scam is amplified further by the fact…