I am a Photographer, Historian, Author, Newspaper Columnist and a Vietnam Veteran. My interest photography goes
back to the time I spent in Vietnam in 1968 - 1969. My camera of choice is a Canon 80D. Favorite photography subjects are
nature and scenic.
My interest in history comes from my encounter several years ago with a granite statue of Nancy Ward, the Cherokee Beloved
Woman.
A history column I write for The Oak Ridger newspaper,
Historically Speaking, can be read at:
The Oak Ridger.
For previously published columns, search The Oak Ridger archives for "Historically Speaking" and select the article you want
to read. I have created an online archive page at:
Historically Speaking online archive
Published books of the Historically Speaking columns can be found at: Books by Ray Smith
Or on Amazon.com by searching for "Historically Speaking"
