Podcast – First Use of the Name America
First Use of the Name America From the Book:The New World DiscoverersTranscript:GreetingsToday I will talk about German geographers Martin … Continue reading Podcast – First Use of the Name America
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Author Paul R. Wonning considers himself an "Indiana Hound," because he likes to "sniff" out the interesting places and history of Indiana and then use his books to reveal them to his readers. He also enjoys gardening, American history and dabbles in writing fantasy and humorous fiction.
Sample Chapter – Spanish Explorer Lucas Vázquez de Ayllón Lands in South Carolina to Found Colony
The son of Juan Vázquez de Ayllón and Inés de Villalobos, Lucas was native to Toledo, Spain. Ayllón studied law and received instruction in Spanish politics from his city councilman father. In 1502 he accompanied a flotilla of ships that carried the new Spanish governor of Hispaniola, Nicolás de Ovando, to the island. Ovando appointed Ayllón as alcalde mayor with the responsibility to establish order in the gold mining region of the island Continue reading Sample Chapter – Spanish Explorer Lucas Vázquez de Ayllón Lands in South Carolina to Found Colony
The First Colonial American Leaders
The years after Christopher Columbus and other early North American explorers, European nations like Spain, England, the Netherlands and France began serious colonizing efforts. The leaders and the first colonists settling in North America during these times laid the foundations for the thirteen colonies that eventually became the United States later in history. Continue reading The First Colonial American Leaders
Podcast – Private Barton’s Cigar Find Changes Course of Major Civil War Battles
Greetings, today I will relate to you the story of Private Barton W. Mitchell whose lucky find of a pack of cigars that likely changed the course of the Civil War. An historical marker in Hartsville, Indiana honors Private Barton and his lucky find. Continue reading Podcast – Private Barton’s Cigar Find Changes Course of Major Civil War Battles
Podcast – Amerigo Vespucci Leaves For First Voyage To New World
The man from whom North and South America take their name made four documented voyages of discovery to the New World. The first departed from Cadiz, Spain on May 10, 1497. This episode discusses that voyage. Continue reading Podcast – Amerigo Vespucci Leaves For First Voyage To New World
Podcast – The Battle of Corydon
this episode relates the events leading up to, and including, the only Civil War Battle fought in Indiana, the Battle of Corydon. Continue reading Podcast – The Battle of Corydon
Podcast – Britain’s First New World Explorer – John Cabot
Greetings, this episode relates the voyages of Britain’s first New World Explorer when John Cabot embarked on his second voyage of discovery on May 2, 1497. Continue reading Podcast – Britain’s First New World Explorer – John Cabot
Podcast – Battle of Philippi – First Battle of the Civil War
Battle of Philippi – First Battle of the Civil War Upload Podcast Here From the Book:Indiana’s Role in Civil WarTranscript:Greetings, … Continue reading Podcast – Battle of Philippi – First Battle of the Civil War
A History of United States Presidential Elections: Book 2
A History of United States Presidential Elections: Book 2Table of ContentsPreview ChapterEbook Price – $ 2.99Softbound Price – $6.99Free Shipping … Continue reading A History of United States Presidential Elections: Book 2
Podcast – The United States History Series
Greetings, in this episode I talk about my book series, the United States History Series. I decided to write this series so readers could understand the political evolution of the United States. The book includes, at present, three books Continue reading Podcast – The United States History Series
Indiana State Park Travel Guide Series
I have written the books in this series to provide prospective visitors to the Indiana State Parks with a complete visitors guide to the area and to present histories of the individual parks, their geology as well as their unique features. At present there are six books in the series which are published in order of the dates of when the parks were established. Continue reading Indiana State Park Travel Guide Series
Podcast – The Lincoln Assassination
The Lincoln Assassination From the Book:A History of United States Presidential Elections – Book 2 Transcript:Greetings, this week’s episode is … Continue reading Podcast – The Lincoln Assassination
Podcast – Nature Preserves Near Pokagon State Park
Greetings, today I will discuss several of the wildlife refuges visitors to Greetings, today I will discuss several of the wildlife refuges visitors to Pokagon State Park can visit while in the area. The first one I will talk about is the Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve. Continue reading Podcast – Nature Preserves Near Pokagon State Park
Podcast – The Opponents at Appomattox, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert Edward Lee
Greetings, this episode relates the biographies of the two principal adversaries at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert Edward Lee Continue reading Podcast – The Opponents at Appomattox, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert Edward Lee
Podcast – Trine State Recreation Area History
Greetings, today I will talk about Trine State Recreation Area, which is part of Pokagon State Park. Continue reading Podcast – Trine State Recreation Area History
Sample Chapter – 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery Regiment – Jackass Regiment
Sample ChapterIndiana’s Role in Civil War 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery Regiment – Jackass Regiment 1st Independent Battery Indiana Light Artillery1st … Continue reading Sample Chapter – 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery Regiment – Jackass Regiment
Indiana’s Role in Civil War
Indiana’s Role in Civil WarThe Indiana Regiments of the Civil WarDescription:Table of Contents Audio BookPreview ChapterEbook Price – $4.99 Softbound … Continue reading Indiana’s Role in Civil War
Podcast – The 1861 Confederate Election
Greetings, one of the seldom discussed events of the Civil War years is that Confederate election of 1861. The Confederacy only staged one election, as Union forces ended the Confederacy before they could hold another. Continue reading Podcast – The 1861 Confederate Election
Podcast – History of Pokagon Staten Park Part 2
Last week I discussed the original inhabitants of the Pokagon State Park area, the Pokagon tribe. This week I will discuss the geology of the park and its establishment in 1925. Continue reading Podcast – History of Pokagon Staten Park Part 2
Podcast – The Voting Process in the 18th Century
This episode explains the process of voting in during the early days of the Republic in the 18th and 19th Centuries, as it is quite different from what we are used to in the 21st Century. Continue reading Podcast – The Voting Process in the 18th Century
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