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Most Americans only know of Thanksgiving through the lens of pilgrims and harvest feasts, but my personal favorite holiday was largely sculpted and popularized by of American men and women of letters. From Sarah Josepha Hale’s tireless campaigning to the cynical wit […]
About: They Kill People: Bonnie and Clyde, a Hollywood Revolution, and America’s Obsession with Guns and Outlaws by Kirk Ellis tells of the fascination of the American psyche with outlaws and firearms through the lens of Bonnie & Clyde, the criminals and […]
Jim Bishop (21 November, 1907 – 26 July, 1987) was a journalist and author from New Jersey. Books by Jim Bishop* Fun Facts about Jim Bishop: Books by Jim Bishop* Zohar — Man of la Book*Amazon links point to an affiliate account […]
About: A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore by Matthew Davis tell the history of the famous monument, and the burden it carries. Mr. Davis is a journal and a published author. My rating for A Biography […]
About The Ferryman and His Wife by Frode Grytten takes place on the day that Nils Vik died and tells of his journey. Mr. Grytten is a Norwegian author and journalist. My rating for The Ferryman and His Wife – 5Buy The Ferryman and His Wife from […]
Adam Oehlenschläger (14 November ,1779 – 20 January, 1850) was a Danish poet and playwright who advocated for the appreciation and subjectivity (Romanticism) of nature in Danish literature. Books by Adam Oehlenschläger* Fun Facts about Adam Oehlenschläger: 1. Adam Gottlob Oehlenschlägerwas born in […]
About: Hacking the Hacker: Learn From the Experts Who Take Down Hackers by Roger A. Grimes contains twenty-six mini-biographies of men and women who’s influence over technology cannot be overstated. Mr. Grimes is an accomplished author and writer specializing in secure technology. […]
About: Evil on the Roof of the World: A Cycling Trip that Ended in Terror by William Elliott Hazelgrove is a short biography/travelogue of Lauren Geoghagen and Jay Austin’s biking around the world trip. The two Georgetown graduates were murdered in the […]
Gédéon Tallemant Des Réaux (7 November, 1619 – 6 November, 1692) was a French writer who is known for the short biographies her wrote titled Historiettes. Books by Gédéon Tallemant Des Réaux* 1. Gédéon Tallemant, Sieur des Réaux was born at La […]
About: The History of the Western Movie by Jem Duducu examines the western film genre since motion pictures were introduced to the public. Mr. Duducu is a historian and a published author. My rating for The History of the Western Movie — 4Buy The […]
