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Voices on the Wind
12 Jun 2020

Voices on the Wind

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: History Makers | 0

Kansas is a state rich in history. Originally just a stopping point in the westward movement during the nineteenth century, settlers eventually recognized the value of the prairie for cropland, grazing, and even oil. Long before the European and African … Continued

#blog #bloggers #nativeamerican
Mother’s Day
10 May 2020

Mother’s Day

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: History Makers | 0

Did you know… Mother’s day was started to promote peace at the end of the Civil War?Ann Reeves Jarvis, a mom, arranged mother’s friendship day in West Virginia in the 1860s, with the surprisingly serious purpose of quieting animosity between … Continued

#blog #bloggers #civilwar #history #mothersday
John Adams – lawyer and patriot
27 Apr 2020

John Adams – lawyer and patriot

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Revolutionary War, History Makers | 0

Continuing series on Signers of the Declaration of Independence John was born on October 19, 1735, in Quincy aka Braintree, Massachusetts. His family was well to do and had already been in the colonies for some decades. He was descended … Continued

#history #historicalfiction #revolutionarywar #declarationofindependence
Civil War Quote of the Week
14 Apr 2020

Civil War Quote of the Week

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Civil War, History Makers | 0

In late April 1862, David Farragut used naval power to augment the land attacks on forts along the Mississippi River, in preparation for the capture of New Orleans. An observer along the river, witnessing the bombardment of Forts Jackson and … Continued

#history #blog #civilwar #writingcommunity
Samuel Adams – more than a beer
14 Apr 2020

Samuel Adams – more than a beer

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Revolutionary War, History Makers | 0

Continuing series on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence Many volumes have been written about Sam Adams, and we can’t hope to cover all the relevant research here – but for a quick look at the colorful colonial founder, … Continued

#history #revolutionarywar #writingcommunity #readers #histfic
Did you know… Sojourner Truth?
10 Apr 2020

Did you know… Sojourner Truth?

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Revolutionary War, Black History, History Makers | 0

Sojourner Truth ( c. 1797 – November 26, 1883) was an African American, born into slavery in Esopus, New York, about 96 miles north of New York City. She was one of twelve children. Her parents were owned by Colonel Hardenbergh, an officer … Continued

#history #revolutionarywar #writingcommunity #readers #histfic
Did you know… Josiah Bartlett?
6 Apr 2020

Did you know… Josiah Bartlett?

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Revolutionary War, History Makers | 0

Continuing series on Signers of the Declaration of Independence Josiah Bartlett (December 2, 1729– May 19, 1795) was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, fourth son of Deacon Stephen and Hannah(Emery) Bartlett from England. Stephen Bartlett was deacon of the First Church of … Continued

#history #revolutionarywar #writingcommunity #readers #histfic
Did you know… The Northernmost battle of the Civil War?
31 Mar 2020

Did you know… The Northernmost battle of the Civil War?

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Civil War, History Makers | 0

Civil War Tuesdays John Hunt Morgan  (June 1, 1825 – September 4, 1864) was a flamboyant Confederate Civil War general, who used unconventional tactics and often made his own orders and rules. In June 1863 Morgan obtained permission from General … Continued

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Did you know… Carter Braxton?
29 Mar 2020

Did you know… Carter Braxton?

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Revolutionary War, History Makers | 0

Continuing series on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence Carter Braxton ( September 10, 1736 – October 10, 1797 ) was born to wealth, power and privilege. His father George Braxton Jr. was a rich landowner and merchant. His mother, … Continued

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Epidemics – Small Pox 1837-38
19 Mar 2020

Epidemics – Small Pox 1837-38

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: History Makers | 1

Pandemic – How far we’ve come – and how far we have to go Smallpox is one of the most deadly diseases in history. Its exact origins stretch back into the mists of time, but it was likely the disease … Continued

#pandemic #epidemic #history #smallpox #nativeamerican

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