Comments on Wildcat Whistle:

"The stories all come from people who live in Adams County and the tri-state area. Each one is about the Mississippi River and the people who love it and live by it. The book includes folklore about people who worked on the river, wildlife, the dangers of the river, hunters and hunting." "Stories like the one about a riverboat pilot blowing his whistle during church when a sermon ran too long, or mules trained for raccoon hunting are common. Fish stories are abundant in the book and so are tales of some very interesting people." Michael Brothers Hannibal Courier-Post "This is a fun, interesting book, full of people, tales and lore of this part of the river." Tim Reaken St. Louis Post Dispatch "Wildcat Whistle makes you want to head for the river one more time. And, we all know Flathead McMallard in one form or another." "Whether read for the fun of it, or for research, Wildcat Whistle's a 'good read'." Jack Christiansen, Ph.D. "Wildcat Whistle is a contribution to the stories about the Mississippi River. It is a book that needed to be written and Fr. Phil Hoebing has done excellent work in producing this work!" Carl Landrum Author/Historian Quincy, Illinois "I liked Wildcat Whistle because it reminded me of reading the Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Wildcat Whistle provided me with a better understanding of the Mississippi River, especially around the Quincy/Hannibal areas." "Wildcat Whistle is very educational and can be used as a supplement for various classes, e.g., physical science, folklore, discussion group, etc. It is especially for towns and schools along the Mississippi (Illinois and Missouri)." "If you are interested in fishing, coon hunting and fox hunting, as well as catching a snapping turtle, the Wildcat Whistle is the book for you." James C. Torricelli, Ph.D. Executive Director, New Start Springfield, Illinois "Thoroughly captivating tales of the bygone days when the Mississippi was wild and our country untamed! The beguiling characters lead you with them to the river's edge - to see them fish and hunt, to hear the coon dogs howl, to eavesdrop on their stories that have become legends." Sally Klohr, St. Louis To Fr. Phil: "Having worked for a folklorist (Harry Hyatt) for many years, I know that the most enjoyable part was collecting the memories and experiences of the Mississippi River storytellers." "Thank you for preserving these stories and reminding us that The Mississippi River is a great ecosystem and that all parts of the system must be allowed to prosper.' We will injure ourselves if this river is injured. I enjoyed reading your treasure!" Ann Pogge, Quincy, Illinois