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The Authors Next Door
I grew up playing the card game Authors. In my childhood I hadn’t read most of the books featured in the game, but the more I played, the more familiar I became with each author’s works. Mark Twain, of course, … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, art and culture, house, popular culture
Tagged American literature, author, books, CT, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mark Twain
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Bits from the books… impress your friends with fun bits of history trivia
Bits from the books… impress your friends at holiday parties with fun bits of history trivia – there is plenty more in my books. Here are 11 favorites. 1 Top General of the American Revolution, First President of the United … Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, 19th century, 20th century
Tagged books, First Flight Around World, Grizzly in the Mail, history
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A gift idea for history lovers (and haters?)
History is not about dates and quotes and obscure provisos. History is about life, about change, about consequences, cause and effect. It’s about the mystery of human nature, the mystery of time, and it isn’t just about politics and the … Continue reading