Alexander City native John Taylor labored for more than six years to deliver a book that would combine his love of American history with his own ancestry. From 2010 until 2016, Taylor blended magazine articles he had written from 1992 to 2000 with additional research and family history to create Union at All Costs: From Confederation to Consolidation, a 366-page volume with 700 footnotes. The book, which is now available at commercial book outlets, offers readers a unique perspective of the South.
“Over the years of research to educate other people, I really educated myself on a lot of things I never knew,” Taylor said.
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Both Monday and Wednesday will be hot as well
and will be monitored for needed additional advisories.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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