Have you heard of the “Mormon Manson”? Ervil LeBaron was a fundamentalist Mormon cult leader who orchestrated the murders of… Read more Four Memoirs on Escaping Polygamy
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My historical highlights post is a little late this week because we had an unexpectedly busy day yesterday. It turned… Read more Historical Highlights 107
Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 4
I hope you’ve enjoyed my reviews of picture books that look specifically at libraries through history and around the world… Read more Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 4
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Hello, readers! I hope you’re ready for every type of historical highlight, from recovering stolen books to translating philosophy, from… Read more Historical Highlights 106
You found what in the attic?! 2nd Edition
In celebration of two years of blogging I’m posting a second round-up of surprising discoveries of historical documents. All year… Read more You found what in the attic?! 2nd Edition
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I don’t have many historical highlights for you today, but I think you’ll find them thought-provoking. “Slave’s daughter who helped… Read more Historical Highlights 105
5 Things I Learned in August
Oh the things you can learn from movies, books, the Internet, and — since it’s August, after all — wasp… Read more 5 Things I Learned in August
Favourite Things: August Edition
Did you pack your summer full of outdoor activities and family time? Did you enjoy the seasonal produce and take… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
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Just for fun I’m listing this week’s historical highlights in alphabetical order. I hope you find something interesting to read.… Read more Historical Highlights 104
Trimeric: Baby Meets Book
I first heard of the poetic form called a trimeric in Robert Lee Brewer’s “Poetic Asides” column in Writer’s Digest magazine. It… Read more Trimeric: Baby Meets Book
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I have just a few historical highlights to share this morning, touching on E.B White, Emily Dickinson, Jack Daniels, and… Read more Historical Highlights 103
Steven James on Writing
Last year I read a thought-provoking book on writing — Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking… Read more Steven James on Writing
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Today I present an interesting mix of archives and library news along with a couple of articles on historical topics… Read more Historical Highlights 102