Finished Henrietta and thank you Barb. Nice, short novel. I didn't read the forward until the end so was surprised to hear she'd made up most of the
people in her letters. Not sure why suprised is the word but there it is. I guess because she really made her world seem real, and they were letters which made
it more realistic. It said she was working on a 2nd volume which would take them up to VE day. Anyone going to look for it to read?
Pb, I'm also reading essays from "Days of Destiny--Crossroads in American History" which has as editors James McPherson and Alan Brinkley. They had various historians write essays regarding dates they thought were "uncelebrated days that changed the course of history" and you're right, I just read about Chief Joseph -- as the Americans called him. Some of this stuff is fascinating, some I've skimmed. Turns out there's only so much about labor law I can read. :)
Alan Brinkley, as it happens, is the main author on the history book my son is using in school. Wonder if he's related to David Brinkley?
Pb, I'm also reading essays from "Days of Destiny--Crossroads in American History" which has as editors James McPherson and Alan Brinkley. They had various historians write essays regarding dates they thought were "uncelebrated days that changed the course of history" and you're right, I just read about Chief Joseph -- as the Americans called him. Some of this stuff is fascinating, some I've skimmed. Turns out there's only so much about labor law I can read. :)
Alan Brinkley, as it happens, is the main author on the history book my son is using in school. Wonder if he's related to David Brinkley?
