Books
Fiction, bluegrass history, and archive-driven work.
Begin with Barry's newest book, then explore aviation novels and the oral-history work behind his bluegrass archive.
Forthcoming
The Last Wagon Train on the Oregon Trail
A sequel to The Legacy of the Pony Express is coming soon. The story follows a wagon train along the Oregon Trail from St. Joseph to Oregon City, blending history, drama, Christian faith, excitement, and humor.
New book
The Legacy of the Pony Express
True Tales from the Old West
Barry's newest book follows Pony Express riders through the dangers, politics, migrations, and conflicts that shaped the Old West.
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History of Bluegrass Music
America's Music: Bluegrass
A history of bluegrass music in the words of its pioneers
Barry's major bluegrass history preserves first-person interviews, stories, biographies, photos, research, reviews, and interview material from formative voices.
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Novel about flying, adventure, bluegrass music
The Banjo Pilot
A novel of a legendary banjo-picker and his career as a commercial pilot
A bluegrass musician, airline pilot, family story, and faith-driven adventure drawn from Barry's aviation and music background.
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Novel
Icy Strait
The Alaskan Adventures of the Banjo Pilot
The Duke Steel saga moves into Alaska bush flying, family tension, danger, and the marvels of the Inland Passage.
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Bluegrass history
Bluegrass Bluesman
The autobiography of Josh Graves
Josh Graves's autobiography, assembled by Fred Bartenstein from oral-history material Barry recorded and helped preserve.
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