A Simple Activity For “A Charge To Keep”
In a recent post, we reviewed Joyce Nolt’s edition of an 1883 story by Isabella Alden. Probably because she had revised the book, she appears to have given it a…
Read moreAdd A Special Charm to Your Book Gifts
I always enjoy finding writing in the front covers of books. Whether the volume is old or new, whether the note is addressed to myself, to a family member, or…
Read moreHymns of American History – America in the 20th Century (1900’s)
As we come closer to the current date, we leave behind us the era of really great hymn writing. But despite overall trends, as we have seen throughout this series,…
Read moreHymns of American History – The United States in the Late 1800’s (1850-1900)
In my last post, I remarked upon the dramatic changes which America saw in the first half of the 19th century. As we take up our thread again at the…
Read moreHymns of American History – The United States in the Early 1800’s (1800-1850)
The 19th century was a time of bustling activity. In no quarter of the globe was this more true than in America. The incredible changes which fifty years worked in…
Read moreThe Hymns of American History – Colonial America (1700’s)
As more and more settlers crossed the Atlantic to establish new homes in America, the land which had once been endless miles of untamed forest was transformed into a…
Read moreOld Fashioned Aprons
Can you remember the first apron you ever had? Mine was dark pink with flowers and white trim. It had Velcro fastenings, so that I could do it up myself. …
Read moreThe Hymns of American History-The Early Settlers (1600s)
As the European explorers pioneered along the newly discovered coast, and delved into the forests and plains which lay beyond it, they were quickly followed by a wave of settlers…
Read moreWhich Century Is It?
This may sound like an unusual question. We are all aware that the 2000’s are the 21st century. But when looking at historical writing, it is often confusing to follow…
Read moreThe Hymns of American History – America Explored (1500’s)
Christopher Columbus, as mentioned in the previous post, had sailed in quest of a new route to India. When he landed in San Salvador, he naturally imagined that he had…
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