The Night They Waked Uncle Bob: The Life of the Sheriff of Rex Parish

By Thomas E. Blaylock Jr.

Book Overview

THE NIGHT THEY WAKED UNCLE BOB is one of the best books of nostalgia and humor to appear on the Southern Literature scene in years. Full of old time philosophy, life and activity, each of the scenarios reveals a new facet in the life of Uncle Bob (who was sheriff of Rex Parish for over fifty years). You will meet unusual Cajun characters like Annie, the town gossip and doomsayer and the unforgettable "Professor" as they intersect the life and activity of the sheriff. You will watch in awe as the sheriff weaves his web in his war with the mafia. You will wonder at the arrest of a prostitute who soon became Uncle Bob's housekeeper and life long companion. You will see how the sheriff keeps peace during prohibition and at the same time maintains his personal flow of home made whiskey. Of course, there is "Gator", the first man Uncle Bob ever killed in line of duty and don't forget his Chinese mentor, Mr. Wong who taught Uncle Bob how to fight, how to live and how to think. Above all, you will meet Uncle Bob and relive some of his outstanding life and civil accomplishments.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1418437409
• ISBN13: 9781418437404
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 8.0"