When to run, and when to shut up
Much has been made of the trouble caused by the white man’s liquor among Native Americans – and among white men, for that matter. Often it is true – but there is also a lighter side to it. There was … Continued
Irish immigration- Comin’ to America
The Irish came to America in dribs and drabs from the earliest days– at least two Irishmen were in the group of colonists at Jamestown in 1607 — Francis Magnel, sailor, and Dionis Oconor tradesman. The veritable flood of Irish … Continued
Eyewitnesses, truth, and the Fetterman fight
It is often said that victors write history. As a historical fiction author, I try to get the history right. One method is to go back to diaries and other eyewitness accounts, primary sources. I prefer this when possible. But … Continued
Hidden History: The Kid, the Pimp, and the Osage City Lawman
Courtesy of Kansas History Geeks and the Osage County News
Chinese Immigration in the NorthWest
On http://www.facebook.com/historicalnovelsrus I posted the story of a specific Chinese immigrant to California. In the 1850s and 1860s, lured by the promise of gold, freedom, riches, and land, many Chinese men came to the United States, especially California and the … Continued
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! At HistoricalNovelsRUs, we look at history and historical fiction, examining the past with an eye towards the present. I hope you’ll enjoy the historical tidbits, look for ways to help others, and have fun – as … Continued