Mossy Feet Books – Author Paul R. Wonning
Books About Indiana History, United States History and Garden Guides
Greetings, today I will talk about Eleutherian College, which is located near Lancaster Indiana in Jefferson County. The college provided one of the earliest pre Civil War venues for educational opportunities for women and blacks in Indiana. An historical marker located on Indiana State Road 250 Continue reading Podcast – Eleutherian College
The Indiana County Short History Series includes books that relate short histories of Indiana’s 92 counties. Each book includes a short history of the county form of government, a thumbnail history of the United States, a thumbnail history of Indiana and a time line of events in the county’s history. Continue reading Podcast – Indiana County Short History Series
Greetings, this episode notes the location of Rising Sun’s first settlers, the Fulton Family in 1798, which is included in my newest book release, A History of Ohio County, Indiana. Continue reading Podcast – Fulton Burying Ground
Listeners to this episode will learn the story of Samuel Barkshire, a manumitted slave, who formed the foundation of the Underground Railroad movement in Rising Sun Indiana. The story is included in my newest book release, A History of Ohio County, Indiana. Continue reading Podcast – Underground Railroad in Ohio County
In this episode I discuss the racing boat Hoosier Boy, constructed by Rising Sun inventor and manufacturer J. W. Whitlock. The story is included, in its entirety, in in my newest book release, A History of Ohio County, Indiana. Continue reading Podcast – Hoosier Boy
Ohio County had its beginnings with the formation of Dearborn County by Indiana Territorial Governor William Henry Harrison in 1803, thirteen years before Indiana became a state. The new county included territory now comprising Ripley, Franklin and Ohio Counties. Harrison made Lawrenceburg the county seat at that time. In 1811 Harrison separated Franklin County from Dearborn County. The Indiana General Assembly detached and created Ripley County in 1818. Continue reading Podcast – A Thumbnail History of Ohio County, Indiana
Sample Chapter- Thumbnail History of Rising Sun, Indiana A History of Ohio County, Indiana Thumbnail History of Rising Sun, IndianaOfficial … Continue reading Sample Chapter- Thumbnail History of Rising Sun, Indiana
Learn the history of the Hoosier State’s smallest county with this historical guide to Ohio County and Rising Sun, Indiana. The book covers the early settlement, involvement in the underground railroad and events of Ohio County. The book includes a timeline of events as well. Continue reading A History of Ohio County, Indiana
One of the fascinating aspects of researching and writing history is the intriguing people I meet along the way. Today I will introduce you to three of the people I met this week, Carl Schurz, Edwin Bancroft and Sendre Berenson. Few have heard of most of these people, however their lives have impacted millions of people. Continue reading Interesting People I Meet Along the Way
Located north of historic Vernon, Indiana Muscatatuck Park offers visitors wonderful hiking, camping and picnicking along the beautiful Muscatatuck River in Jennings county. Continue reading Podcast – Muscatatuck Park
The blood thirsty creature Gwaum has the Six Nations under assault. Gwaums first meal after his creation by the evil wizard Darnay was that of human flesh. The meal created a lust for that delicacy and he wrecked the kingdom of Napoli to sate his hunger. The kingdom destroyed, he turned his attention to the remainder of Island World. The order of the Wizards of the Golden Star are Island World’s only hope to stop Gwaum and destroy him. It would strain the wizards to the limit of their powers in their quest to stop the creature.
Wizards of the Golden Star is a wonderful, epic high fantasy series. Continue reading Wizards of the Golden Star Series
United States History Series A History of the United States Constitution US Political Parties and the Presidents – Book 1 … Continue reading United States History Series
Lochry’s Lost Battalion From the Book:A History of Dearborn County, Indiana Transcript:GreetingsToday we will visit an historical marker at the … Continue reading Podcast – Lochry’s Lost Battalion
Travels Across America Series Box Set The Hawaiian Chronicles – Our Hawaiian AdventuresThe Alaska Chronicles – Our Alaskan Cruise AdventureRiding … Continue reading Travels Across America Series Box Set
Timeline of United States History Series Box SetDescription: Colonial American History Stories – 1215 – 1664 Colonial American History Stories … Continue reading Timeline of United States History Series Box Set
The Pirate Kingdom had fallen, foiling Gault’s plan to use it to establish his Wizard Kingdom. Never mind, the evil wizard developed a new plan to impose his Magic Kingdom. Continue reading The Wizard King
Death is an ugly visitor, sometimes ushered in by the loveliest of messengers.
The bored Guard of the King’s Chambers battled sleep. On this, the eve of battle, the King had left strict instructions that no one was to bother him. He wanted a good rest, in preparation for the chaos that would reign tomorrow. Continue reading Sample Chapter 1
Under the vicious assault of Gwaum, the Kingdom of Sylvanhaven fell. The few that fled the catastrophe barely escaped with their lives. The wizard Tarque rescued Prince Bearl, heir to the kingdom, only to fall victim to pirates. The pirate captain Bort found the magic Sword of Vin and used its powers to become the dreaded Pirate King. Continue reading The Rise of the Pirate King
Bees hummed as they gathered nectar from fragrant wildflowers and the cadence of birdsong filled the sunny meadow. A family picnicked in this meadow, nestled near the hemline of the forest, unaware that danger lurked nearby. A small boy wandered among the wildflowers, gathering blossoms to make a bouquet for his mother. There were blue flowers, white flowers and flowers of many other colors. It would be a wonderful bouquet and the boy could not wait to see his mother’s smile when he gave it to her. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Looming Disaster
Legend of the Wizard Tarque Ebook Price – $5.99Softbound Price – $11.99Buy Direct from Author – Free ShippingOnline Book Retailers … Continue reading Legend of the Wizard Tarque
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