George Rollie Adams is a writer, educator, historian, and storyteller. He grew up in southern Arkansas and taught there for a time after college. He holds two degrees in social science education from Louisiana Tech University and a doctorate in American history from the University of Arizona. His undergraduate studies included English as a second major. After … More about George Rollie Adams
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Winner, Independent Press Award for Race Relations Fiction
Winner, National Indie Excellence Award for Regional Fiction
Runner-Up, Eric Hoffer Award for General Fiction
Silver Medal, CIPA EVVY Award for Historical Fiction
Bronze Medal, Readers Favorite Award for Social Issues Fiction
Finalist, International Book Award for Cross-Genre Fiction
Finalist, Global Book Award for Historical Fiction
Finalist, National Indie Excellence Award for Historical Fiction
Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Award for African American Fiction
A Riveting Story of Love, Hate, Greed, and Thirst for Revenge in an Oil-Drenched 1920s Southern Boom Town
Dedicated in part to the hope that scientific knowledge, rational thinking, and intelligent policy-making, planning, and conservation practices will prevail in time to save our planet.
Praise for Look Unto the Land:
A masterful tapestry of mystery, romance, race relations, environmental degradation, and more in the 1920s rural South.” Susan Asbury, history professor, Middle Georgia State University
A captivating tale presented with skill and authenticity.” David F. Rankin, President Emeritus, Southern Arkansas University
A meaningful story told with memorable characters and page-turning style.” Celeste Schantz, Editor, Mason Street Review
Brings a little-known period of history alive.” Gerald George, past director, American Association for State and Local History