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The Idaho Territorial Penitentiary's First Female Inmate, Fred E. Woods
The Idaho Territorial Penitentiary's First Female Inmate, Fred E. Woods
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While doing research on the experience of Mormon polygamists incarcerated at the Idaho Penitentiary, Fred Woods became curious about a woman imprisoned there at the same time. The Idaho Penitentiary's Convict Register names "Heneba" as the first female inmate received, on May 31, 1887. Next to her name is written in parentheses "squaw." For many years it has been unclear whether "Heneba" was her first or last name and what the background of this mysterious Native American was. Information about her age at the time of her incarceration, her family life, and the details of her later years and death …
A Poetics Of History: Karen Cushman's Medieval World, Joseph L. Zornado
A Poetics Of History: Karen Cushman's Medieval World, Joseph L. Zornado
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Historical fiction occupies an uncertain space in the field of children's literature. Offer a teacher or scholar a work of historical fiction in any genre, from picture book to novel, and you are sure to get a varied, contentious response about what makes historical fiction work. Why? Because historical fiction has ambitious, ambiguous aims. For instance, should historical fiction be good history, even if this means the story might be, say, a little dull? Or, on the other hand, should the author take liberties with setting, dialogue, and character in order to provide the audience with "a good read?" What …
Southern Slavery And The Law, 1619-1860, Bradley G. Bond
Southern Slavery And The Law, 1619-1860, Bradley G. Bond
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Learning To Be Modern: Japanese Political Discourse On Education, By B.K. Marshall, William Dean Kinzley
Learning To Be Modern: Japanese Political Discourse On Education, By B.K. Marshall, William Dean Kinzley
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A review of Learning to be Modern: Japanese Political Discourse on Education, by B.K. Marshall
Who Are The Macedonians?, By Hugh Poulton, Gerasimos Augustinos
Who Are The Macedonians?, By Hugh Poulton, Gerasimos Augustinos
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Reviews the book Who Are the Macedonians?, by Hugh Poulton.
Sintesis E Indice De Los Mandamientos Virreinales, 1548-1553, By Peter Gerhard, Michael C. Scardaville
Sintesis E Indice De Los Mandamientos Virreinales, 1548-1553, By Peter Gerhard, Michael C. Scardaville
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A review of Sintesis e indice de los mandamientos virreinales, 1548-1553, by Peter Gerhard
The Black Infantry In The West, 1869-1891, By Arlen L. Fowler, Steven D. Smith
The Black Infantry In The West, 1869-1891, By Arlen L. Fowler, Steven D. Smith
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A review of The Black Infantry in the West, 1869-1891, by Arlen L. Fowler.
Dirt Behind Our Ears, By Pfc. Arthur N. Wilkins, Steven D. Smith
Dirt Behind Our Ears, By Pfc. Arthur N. Wilkins, Steven D. Smith
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A review of Dirt Behind Our Ears, by PFC. Arthur N. Wilkins.
Guide To Louisiana Confederate Military Units, 1861-1865, By Arthur W. Bergeron, Jr., Steven D. Smith
Guide To Louisiana Confederate Military Units, 1861-1865, By Arthur W. Bergeron, Jr., Steven D. Smith
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This is a review of the title book, Guide To Louisiana Confederate Military Units, 1861-1865, by Arthur W. Bergeron, Jr., as well as a review of an additional book, Military Record of Louisiana, by Napier Bartlett.
Some Reflections At Winter Quarters, Richard E. Bennett
Some Reflections At Winter Quarters, Richard E. Bennett
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On this Memorial Day weekend, it is altogether fitting and appropriate that we gather today at this sacred place to remember the lives of our progenitors everywhere. From Gettysburg to Hiroshima, from Arlington to Flanders Field, and from the city cemetery to the family plot, we honor our dead ancestors and friends long since stilled. Whether they died on the battle fields of war or perished in the labor of giving birth, we honor them. Whether on the trail to a new life in Oregon or a new chance in Ukraine, they all were the lifeline to our present bright …