Tag: american history

Crossing the Blue Ridge: A Tale of King’s Mountain By L.E. Denton (Book Review #1964)

“Bravery and Betrayal in *Crossing the Blue Ridge: A Tale of King’s Mountain*” In Crossing the Blue Ridge: A Tale of King’s Mountain, L.E. Denton immerses readers in the tumultuous landscape of 1774 America, following the harrowing journey of Caleb Anders as he escapes… Continue Reading “Crossing the Blue Ridge: A Tale of King’s Mountain By L.E. Denton (Book Review #1964)”

Two Rivers by Bob Rogers (Book Review #1445)

‘Two Rivers’ is a novel emphasizing the long-held enslavers’ myths. The story creates an opportunity for everyone to better understand the lives of Americans—black and white—living day-to-day in 1854-1855.

The Alabama Black McGruders by J.R. Rothstein (Book Review #1267)

The Alabama black McGruders is the story of Charles McGruder Sr 1829 – 1900-c), his father Ned (1795 – 1853-c), and his mother Mariah Magruder (1800 – 1880-c). Charles, the enslaved black grandson of a white slave owner, Ninian O. Magruder (1744 – 1803),… Continue Reading “The Alabama Black McGruders by J.R. Rothstein (Book Review #1267)”

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Tales of the Whirling Rainbow by Steven McFadden (Book Review #411)

Tales of the whirlwind is a non-fiction, short book about myths and uncertainties that are out there in the world and how they reflect in reality. The subject matter focuses on America and Americans and its growth and progress on the land. As the… Continue Reading “Tales of the Whirling Rainbow by Steven McFadden (Book Review #411)”

May Short Book Reviews

These short book reviews were kindly requested by Lean Stone Book Club. American History by William Willis The blurb pretty much covers everything that the book entails. It definitely is a road map to discovering America and where everything originates. What I found interesting… Continue Reading “May Short Book Reviews”