Mossy Feet Books – Author Paul R. Wonning
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Colonial American History Stories – 1753 – 1763 contains almost 300 history stories presented in a timeline that begins in 1755 with the hanging of the Liberty Bell and ends with the Treaty of Paris that ended the French and Indian War. This journal of historical events mark the beginnings of the United States and serve as a wonderful guide of American history. Continue reading Colonial American History Stories – 1753 – 1763
Sample ChapterColonial American History Stories – 1753 – 1763Chapter title – March 10, 1753- Liberty Bell HungSix months after the … Continue reading Sample Chapter – Chapter title – March 10, 1753- Liberty Bell Hung
Colonial American History Stories – 1215 – 1664 contains almost 300 history stories presented in a timeline that begins in 1655 with the performance of the first documented play performed in British North America and ends with the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar in 1752. This journal of historical events mark the beginnings of the United States and serve as a wonderful guide of American history. Continue reading Colonial American History Stories – 1665 – 1753
September 21, 1621 – The Earliest Possible Date for the First Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving feasts were a common practice for the European settlers and their native neighbors. It was tradition for the Europeans to set aside days of thanksgiving. They celebrated for a bountiful harvest, drought-ending rains or other providential events. These events did not have any connection with their worship service. They were set during week and commonly involved fasting beforehand. After the fasting, they would have one or several days of celebratory feasting. The Indians had similar traditions. They had thanksgiving celebrations sporadically throughout the year for special events. Thus, both peoples had traditions of this type of celebration. Continue reading Sample Chapter – The Earliest Possible Date for the First Thanksgiving Day
Colonial American History Stories – 1215 – 1664 contains almost 300 history stories presented in a timeline that begins in 1215 with the signing of the Magna Carta to the printing of the first Bible in Colonial America in 1664. This journal of historical events mark the beginnings of the United States and serve as a wonderful guide of American history. Continue reading Colonial American History Stories – 1215 – 1664
October 19, 1469 – Ferdinand and Isabella Marry, Uniting Aragon and Castile
The marriage of the two sovereigns that would set Spain off on its course of colonial empire and world dominance began in a swirl of political intrigue and a secret elopement. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Ferdinand and Isabella Marry, Uniting Aragon and Castile
This episode of the Colonial American History Series relates the return of Christopher Columbus’ return to Spain.ch Continue reading Podcast – Episode 12 – Christopher Columbus Returns
This episode discusses a process called the Columbian Exchange, an exchange that began with the first voyages of Christopher Columbus to the New World. Continue reading Podcast – The Columbian Exchange
Amerindians on Cuba introduce Christopher Columbus to a grain that would become one of the most important agricultural crops in both Europe and the world. Continue reading Podcast – Christopher Columbus Learns Of Maize
After their departure from the Canary Islands Columbus and his crew sailed west for five long weeks. An anxious crew, fearing running out of food and water, came close to mutiny. In the early hours of October 12, 1492 the welcome cry of “land,” echoed across the ocean, ending their fears. Continue reading Podcast – October 12, 1492 – Columbus Arrives In the Bahamas
In this podcast you will hear how Columbus established a tradition for later Spanish galleons en route to the Spanish empire in the New World on his first voyage in 1492. Continue reading Christopher Columbus Arrives In the Canary Island
Christopher Columbus Arrives In the Canary Islands
In this podcast you will hear how Columbus established a tradition for later Spanish galleons en route to the Spanish empire in the New World on his first voyage in 1492. Continue reading Podcast – Episode 7 – Christopher Columbus Arrives In the Canary Islands
Spanish Monarchs Sign Contract with Christopher Columbus
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In this episode, Christopher Columbus signs a contract with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella authorizing his expedition to find a new route to the Indies. Continue reading Podcast – Episode 5 – Spanish Monarchs Sign Contract with Christopher Columbus
In this episode King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella embark on their final struggle to expel the Muslims from Spain. Continue reading Podcast Episode 4 – Reconquista – Spain Recaptures Granada from the Moors
This episode features a brief biography of Christopher Columbus and a short discussion of his initial meeting with Spanish Queen Isabella on May 1, 1486. Continue reading Podcast – Episode 3 – Columbus Meets Queen Isabella
Episode 2 The Secret Elopement of Ferdinand and IsabellaDescription:Political intrigue and a secret elopement led to the one of the … Continue reading Podcast – Episode 2 – The Secret Elopement of Ferdinand and Isabella
The Magna Carta
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The Magna Carta signed by English King John in 1215 was one of the earliest examples of limiting government in history. The Founders of the United States drew on the concept when they declared independence in 1776 and drafted the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the years after. Continue reading Podcast – United States History Timeline – The Magna Carta
Discover some of the famous and almost forgotten historic stories of America. The story begins with the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 and the beginnings of the concept of limited government and ends, for now, with the beginning of the American Revolution in 1775 Continue reading Timeline of United States History
Mossy Feet Books - Author Paul R. Wonning 