The River: Author Paul Hanson’s book shares ties between Charleston, West Virginia and Covington

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life. This a part of a long and continuing story.

By Capt. Don Sanders

Special to NKyTribune

The first time I heard that West Virginia author, historian, and personal friend, Todd A. Hanson, had a surprise for me was the arrival of this message on my social media account:

“Hey, Capt. Don, I trust all is well with you. Checking to make sure your address is still the same. I’ve something I wanted to send you.”

A week later, a heavy, well-packed envelope appeared in my mailbox. After carefully unwrapping the package, what else should appear bearing Todd’s return address from ‘somewhere along country roads’ in the Mountain State? Why,