Doug Radke

The Coin Box Doug Radke

Questions of the Heart... Struggles of the Soul... What dangers lurk on the Outer Banks and in the coastal marshes of 18th century northeastern North Carolina? What wonders, delights and beauties capture a young heart and imagination in that natural setting?What challenges face families and communities caught up in America's first civil conflict, the polarizing Revolutionary War?What motivates a young man to leave behind the wonders of the sea and a passion for sailing for life in the saddle as a Methodist Circuit Rider?How does one skilled at the helm navigate the uncharted waters of personal loss, tragedy and grief? Explore, walk, sail and ride with Stephen Brooks as he grows up in colonial America. His story is intertwined with pirate tales, hurricanes, a lost colony, slave smuggling, tar and feathering, a first romance and the unfolding events of our forbearers' quest for freedom and independence. A coin box crafted by loving grandparents and filled with an assortment of unusual pieces of copper and silver, holds the secrets.