AS THEY TOLD IT: The Oral History of a Frontier and Ozarks Family is a collection of remembrances passed down through the generations. History, Ozarks' tradition, and legend combine to tell the story from the people who lived it. Explore times past through their memories, compiled together for the first time. ..."There is a grain of truth in almost every family legend. People can exaggerate, generalize, or abbreviate the stories they were told or overheard as children, but they rarely create unfounded rumors."

AS THEY TOLD IT: The Oral History of a Frontier and Ozarks Family is a collection of remembrances passed down through the generations. History, Ozarks' tradition, and legend combine to tell the story from the people who lived it. Explore times past through their memories, compiled together for the first time. ..."There is a grain of truth in almost every family legend. People can exaggerate, generalize, or abbreviate the stories they were told or overheard as children, but they rarely create unfounded rumors."

Seth M. Owens resides in West Plains, Missouri with his wife, Courtney, and daughter, Audrey. He graduated from the University of Missouri with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2011. Currently, he is attending Syracuse University's College of Law in pursuit of a J.D. In their spare time, the Owens family enjoys fishing, especially on the Eleven Point River, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family outside. Audrey says her "Daddy is my best friend."