"Buckman, its Pioneer History, its Cultural Legacy"

Remember all the references to "Anon" here on Janson and over on Hesch History?  Well, he's about to become a published author, so that'll be the end of his online anonymity.  Horst Hanneken's been working on a book about Buckman for the last 18 months or so (based on a lifetime there). The book contains 75-100 old photos, some in color.  It documents the homes and businesses in town since the very beginning...who built them, who bought them later, and what became of them.  He's hoping the book will be ready by September 18th (St Michael's Church Bazaar this year). 

His parents, Anna and Gus Hanneken, lived in the third house west of the Hall after they emigrated from Germany with their first child, Horst, in 1950.  That kid grew up to teach German in Pierz and to write "Buckman, its Pioneer History, its Cultural Legacy" for us to discover.  I can hardly wait! 

 When Horst figures out how he wants to merchandise it, I'll add that here, but in the meantime, if you want a copy, email me and I'll forward it to him, ok?  He figures it'll be about $40.00, plus postage.  (marlysky at gmail dot com)  BTW, Horst is way more concerned with documented facts than Larry and I are.  I'm pretty sure he doesn't guess hardly at all in the book ☺

YAY, Horst!!