About: River of the Gods: Genius, Courage and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile by Candice Millard tells of the search for the origins of the longest river in the world. Ms. Millard is a writer, editor and […]
The story, told in style and grace, features a young, conceited Winston Churchill on his way to cover the Boer Wars in South Africa, 1889.
An account of the assassination of President James A. Garfield. Mr. Garfield was the 20th President of these US and the second to be assassinated in office.
The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey by Candice Millard tells of the extraordinary expedition
George Washington Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis – 5 The General’s Cook by Ramin Ganeshram (historical fiction) – 4 His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis – 4 The Intimate Lives of the Founding Fathers by Thomas […]
Politics and policy took front and center in Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris, which was interesting, but Mr. Roosevelt’s life to a second seat
Lucretia Garfield was strong, industrious, educated woman upgraded the house to use natural gas, running water, and more include the first presidential library.
As is my habit (and many others), I publish a lame “best of” list every year. Mind you, these are just some of the book I really enjoyed this year, but not all. Usually a waste of cyberspace on Thanksgiving but hey […]
Article first published as Book Review: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett on Blogcritics. About: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett is a fictional book taking place, mostly, in Brazil’s Amazonregion. I have been in that region and ever since loved reading […]
Lew Wallace (10 April, 1827-15 February, 1905) was an American author, politician, and Union general. Fun Facts about Lew Wallace: Books by Lew Wallace* 1. Lewis Wallace was born in Brookville, Indiana as the second son of Esther and David Wallace. Mr. […]
