The best men I've known have been cowmen. There's a code they live by--it's their way of life. It starts with an abiding reverence for the Good Lord. They're taught to honor and respect their parents and to share both blanket and bread. Their words are their bond, a handshake their contract. They're good stewards of His creation, the land. They believe the words in His Book. Learn from these men--from their stories of triumph over tragedy--victory over adversity, for the wisdom of others blows where it wishes--like a Louisiana Wind." This is the story of such men....From master storyteller Randy Willis...an action-packed western saga inspired by a true story.

Louisiana Wind: 2021 Revised and Expanded Edition

Willis, Randy

History

American Writers Publishing, LLC

The son of a white man and Cherokee slave, Joseph Willis gains his freedom and swims the mighty Mississippi, in 1798, riding only a mule. In the Louisiana Territory, he preaches the first Gospel sermon by an Evangelical west of the Mississippi River. Joseph Willis's life is a story of triumph over tragedy and victory over adversity! * He was born into slavery. His mother was Cherokee and his father a wealthy English plantation owner. * His family took him to court to deprive him of his inheritance (which would have made him the wealthiest plantation owner in all of Bladen County, North Carolina in 1776). * He fought as a Patriot in the Revolutionary War under the most colorful of all the American generals, Francis Marion, The Swamp Fox. * His first wife died in childbirth, and his second wife died only six years later, leaving him with five small children. * He crossed the mighty Mississippi River at Natchez at the peril of his own life, riding a mule! * He entered hostile Spanish-controlled Louisiana Territory, when the dreaded Code Noir (Black Code) was in effect. It forbade any Protestant ministers who came into the territory from preaching. * His life was threatened because of the message he brought to Spanish-controlled Louisiana! * His own denomination refused to ordain him because of his race. * Joseph Willis preached (1798) the first Gospel sermon by an Evangelical west of the Mississippi River. * On November 13, 1812, Joseph Willis constituted Calvary Baptist Church at Bayou Chicot, Louisiana. He went on to plant over twenty churches in Louisiana. * October 31, 1818, Joseph Willis (and others that had followed him from the Carolinas) founded the Louisiana Baptist Association, at Beulah Baptist in Cheneyville. Joseph had founded all five charter member churches. * After overcoming insurmountable obstacles, he blazed a trail for others for another half-century that changed American history. * His accomplishments are still felt today. Randy Willis is a fourth great-grandson of Joseph Willis, and his foremost historian.

The Story of Joseph Willis: 2021 Revised and Expanded Edition

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Antebellum LouisianaThe son of a white man and Cherokee slave Joseph Willis gains his freedom and swims the mighty Mississippi on a mule Driven by three winds a wind of freedom driving him from North Carolina a mighty rushing wind compelling him across the Mississippi River into the Louisiana Territory a wind of war fueled by slavery Rooted in a time of tradition and chivalry Joseph discovers a land of innocence lost His life converges with Louisiana contemporaries including Solomon Northup James Bowie William Prince Ford Edwin Epps John Murrell John Audubon Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba Marie Therese Coincoin Jean Lafitte and voodoo queen Marie Laveau He also encounters a young flatboatman in New Orleans named Abraham Lincoln the hero of the Battle of New Orleans General Andrew Jackson as well as Texas Ranger Jack C Hays From master storyteller Randy Willis a novel about adventure family faith and the character of a man that touched generations Inspired by a true story The captivating story of Solomon Northup s pastor and James Bowie s neighbor Joseph Willis The son of a white man and Cherokee slave Joseph Willis gains his freedom and swims the mighty Mississippi on a mule Antebellum Louisiana Driven by three winds a wind of freedom driving him from North Carolina a mighty rushing wind compelling him across the Mississippi River into the Louisiana Territory a wind of war fueled by slavery Rooted in a time of tradition and chivalry Joseph discovers a land of innocence lost His life converges with Louisiana contemporaries including Solomon Northup James Bowie William Prince Ford Edwin Epps John Murrell John Audubon Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba Jean Lafitte and voodoo queen Marie Laveau as well as Texas Ranger Jack C Hays Inspired by a true story The son of a white man and Cherokee slave Joseph Willis gains his freedom and swims the mighty Mississippi on a mule Driven by three winds a

Three Winds Blowing

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

SamRan Publishing LLC

A novel about adventure, family, faith and the character of a man that touched generations.

Carolinas Wind (Revised and Expanded Edition 2019)

Independently published

Destiny

Historical

The Biography of Joseph Willis by Randy Willis.

Twice a Slave

Tippit, Sammy

United States

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The son of a white man and Cherokee slave, Joseph Willis, gains his freedom and swims the mighty Mississippi on a mule.Driven by three winds... ✯ a wind of freedom driving him from North Carolina ✯ a mighty rushing wind compelling him across the Mississippi River into the Louisiana Territory ✯ a wind of war fueled by slavery Antebellum Louisiana Rooted in a time of tradition and chivalry, Joseph discovers a land of innocence lost. His life converges with Louisiana contemporaries, including Solomon Northup, James Bowie, William Prince Ford, Edwin Epps, John Murrell, John Audubon, Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba, Jean Lafitte and voodoo queen Marie Laveau, as well as Texas Ranger Jack C. Hays. Inspired by a true story From master storyteller, Randy Willis...a novel about adventure, family, faith and the character of a man that touched generations. threewindsblowing.com

Three Winds Blowing (Revised and Expanded Edition)

Religion & Spirituality

The son of a white man and Cherokee slave, Joseph Willis, gains his freedom and swims the mighty Mississippi on a mule. There, he preaches the first Gospel sermon by an Evangelical west of the Mississippi River.Randy Willis...books about adventure, family, faith and the character of a man that touched generations.Joseph Willis's life is a story of triumph over tragedy and victory over adversity!  ✯ He was born into slavery. His mother was Cherokee and his father a wealthy English plantation owner.  ✯ His family took him to court to deprive him of his inheritance (which would have made him the wealthiest plantation owner in all of Bladen County, North Carolina in 1776). ✯ He fought as a Patriot in the Revolutionary War under the most colorful of all the American generals, Francis Marion, The Swamp Fox. ✯ His first wife died in childbirth, and his second wife died only six years later, leaving him with five small children. ✯ He crossed the mighty Mississippi River at Natchez at the peril of his own life, riding a mule! ✯ He entered hostile Spanish-controlled Louisiana Territory, when the dreaded Code Noir (Black Code) was in effect. It forbade any Protestant ministers who came into the territory from preaching. ✯ His life was threatened because of the message he brought to Spanish-controlled Louisiana! ✯ His own denomination refused to ordain him because of his race. ✯ Joseph Willis preached the first Gospel sermon by an Evangelical west of the Mississippi River. ✯ After overcoming insurmountable obstacles, he blazed a trail for others for another half-century that changed American history.  ✯ His accomplishments are still felt today. Randy Willis is a fourth great-grandson of Joseph Willis and his foremost historian. threewindsblowing.com

The Story of Joseph Willis: his Biography (Revised and Expanded Edition 2019)

Leaders & Notable People

Twice a Slave is the story of a Cherokee slave, a forbidden romance, and tragedies that build faith. One man who is determined to find his purpose and discover his identity becomes a slave a second time, and he changes the course of history in Louisiana. It would come as a surprise to the often race-tested churches of the deep-south that the man most responsible for planting Baptists west of the Mississippi River was of mixed race. Joseph Willis is one of the most fascinating personalities in Evangelical history.   He was born into slavery before the American Revolution, the son of a Cherokee mother and an English father who faced incredible difficulties. His story is timeless and inspires the modern heart to overcome insecurities, conquer prejudice between believers, and insurmountable obstacles that unsettle the faithful. Even though Joseph's life was threatened because of his race and faith, he became the first Protestant to preach the gospel west of the Mississippi River.   This is a novel about an unknown slave filled with drama, suspense, love, defeat, and ultimately triumph, an epic all can cheer for.   Website: www.ThreeWindsBlowing.com

Twice a Slave is the story of a Cherokee slave, a forbidden romance, and tragedies that build faith. One man who is determined to find his purpose and discover his identity becomes a slave a second time, and he changes the course of history in Louisiana.   It would come as a surprise to the often race-tested churches of the deep-south that the man most responsible for planting Baptists west of the Mississippi River was of mixed race.   Joseph Willis is one of the most fascinating personalities in Evangelical history. He was born into slavery before the American Revolution, the son of a Cherokee mother and an English father who faced incredible difficulties. His story is timeless and inspires the modern heart to overcome insecurities, conquer prejudice between believers, and insurmountable obstacles that unsettle the faithful.   Even though Joseph's life was threatened because of his race and faith, he became the first Protestant to preach the gospel west of the Mississippi River. This is a novel about an slave filled with drama, suspense, love, defeat, and ultimately triumph, an epic all can cheer for.  Webiste: www.ThreeWindsBlowing.com

Twice a Slave: (Jerry B. Jenkins Select Books)

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Louisiana Wind: 2021 Revised and Expanded Edition

The Story of Joseph Willis: 2021 Revised and Expanded Edition

Three Winds Blowing

Carolinas Wind (Revised and Expanded Edition 2019)

Destiny

Twice a Slave

Three Winds Blowing (Revised and Expanded Edition)

The Story of Joseph Willis: his Biography (Revised and Expanded Edition 2019)

Twice a Slave

Twice a Slave: (Jerry B. Jenkins Select Books)