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Category Archives: International
The power in a view
I checked into the hotel and walked into my room. It was a room with a view alright — a view south to Canada. Where was I? Detroit. Other than thinking it cool that I was maybe the only place the … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, civil rights, International
Tagged Detroit, MI, slavery, Underground Railroad
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Immigrants come to Wisconsin
How often do you get to see a Norwegian or Finnish farm? In America? Or see nine newborn piglets, or taste horehound candy, or ride an 1880s tricycle… On a recent trip to Milwaukee to visit a friend, we headed … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, agricultural, International
Tagged agriculture, historic site, immigration, living history, Old World Wisconsin, WI
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First Flight Around the World, finalist for nonfiction award
I’m honored that my recent book First Flight Around the World: The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race has been named a finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. Few people know about this 1924 Army Air Service … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, International, military
Tagged Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, world flight, YALSA award
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Japanese American history in Washington
Bainbridge Island sits in Puget Sound, a 35 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. The lush island has been named among the best places to live in the United States. I visited to attend a three-day symposium for museum folks … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, civil rights, International, West
Tagged Bainbridge Island, immigration, Japanese American, WA, World War II
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World Flight starting line and finish line
Is there a history site you’ve wanted to visit for a long time? I finally managed a visit to one that had been on my list. I was doing research for my recent book, First Flight Around the World, and … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, International, military, transportation
Tagged aviation, Seattle, WA, world cruiser, world flight
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A French frigate arrives
I just visited the French frigate Hermione, a replica of the ship that brought the Marquis de Lafayette back to America in 1780. Under construction for almost twenty years, the Hermione is, according to the website, the largest and most authentic Tall … Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, International, military
Tagged France, Hermione, Lafayette, Marquis de Lafayette, tall ship, the French frigate Hermione
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The Cabildo, witness to history
If these walls could talk… I don’t usually walk around personifying historic buildings and wishing they could talk to me. But every now and then I think how cool it would be if buildings could speak about the events they … Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, 19th century, art and culture, city/town, International, pre-America
Tagged Cabildo, LA, Louisiana Purchase, New Orleans, the Cabildo
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A whalebone sidewalk and more
While perhaps best known for its spectacular aquarium, its otters and Cannery Row, Monterey, California has a fascinating history that illustrates the turmoil of shifting power over many years. Monterey was the capital of the region of Alta California under both … Continue reading
Posted in 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, city/town, International, religion, West
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The Roman wall of Chichester
I love walled cities and have admired walls and walked on walls in various cities around the world, including Lucca, San Gimignano and Siena in Italy, Ronda in Spain and York in England. York’s walls are considered the longest and … Continue reading
Posted in city/town, fort, International, military, pre-America
Tagged bath, cathedral, Chichester, England, Roman age, Roman town
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The world of Charles Dickens
When in London, I always try to visit some favorite places and some new sites. This past trip several people had mentioned the newly reopened Charles Dickens Museum, and raved about its new interpretation. I’d never seen the house, so … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, art and culture, house, International
Tagged Charles Dickens, Dickens, England, London
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