Sample Chapter – Ancient Gardens – Forest Gardens

The first efforts at gardening appeared in the equatorial regions of Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. No one knows when humans first started cultivating plants, however archeological evidence exists that suggests human first began choosing plants to grow to provide food around 45,000 years ago in forest gardens. These gardens were usually in tracts of land bordering rivers. A forest garden is still a forest, however it contains a large percentage of edible fruit species. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Ancient Gardens – Forest Gardens

Short History Series

Short History of Fire Fighting

Discover the fascinating history of the firefighter, fire departments and fire towers when you read the Short History of Fire Fighting. The book includes historical information on fire engines, bunker gear and other equipment needed by a fire department. The book includes an extensive listing of firefighter museums in the United States as well as section on fire towers. Continue reading Short History of Fire Fighting

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Sample Chapter – Ancient Firefighting

Historical evidence indicates that the first fire fighting equipment surfaced in the Egyptian city of Alexandria sometime in the Third Century BC. A Greek inventor named Ctesibius invented a water pump with which firefighters could spray water on a fire. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Ancient Firefighting

Sample Chapter, Short History Series

Sample Chapter – Origin of Language

Before there could be the written word, books and libraries, an oral language had to develop among humans. The origin of language remains one of history’s deep-set mysteries. Linguists, psychologists, and biologists researching the origin of language have few clues to aid them in their quest. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Origin of Language

Short History Series

A History of Time

Discover the fascinating history of time, clocks, calendars and time zones. Readers can learn about the Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Mayan calendars as well as timekeeping devices like sundials and hourglasses. A History of Time reveals the journal of the development of how humans keep track of time, including daylight saving time. Continue reading A History of Time

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Sample Chapter – Calendar – First Timekeeping Device

The word “calendar,” has five definitions, according to Dictionary.com:
1. table or register with the days of each month and week in a year: Example – He marked the date on his calendar. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Calendar – First Timekeeping Device

Short History Series

History of the Telephone

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History of the Telephone
The telephone has come a long way from the primitive “Lover’s Phones” invented in 1667 to today’s sophisticated cell phone and satellite communication systems. Continue reading History of the Telephone

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Sample Chapter – Lover’s Phone

Sample ChapterHistory of the Telephone Chapter title – Lover’s Phone British scientist Robert Hooke’s experiments in acoustics led to his … Continue reading Sample Chapter – Lover’s Phone

Short History Series

A History of the Transportation Revolution

A History of the Transportation Revolution Ebook Price – $5.49 Softbound Price – $10.99 Buy Direct from Author – Free … Continue reading A History of the Transportation Revolution

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Podcast – Episode 12 – Christopher Columbus Returns

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

Ripley County History Series

A History of Napoleon, Indiana

Named for Napoleon Bonaparte, the town of Napoleon was platted in 1820, the second town in Ripley County, Indiana. Early in its history, Napoleon was a center of transportation and an important hub in the Underground Railroad. Berry’s Trace, the Michigan Road and the Brookville/Napoleon Road connected the village to distant towns in Indiana as well as with the new state capitol in Indianapolis. Continue reading A History of Napoleon, Indiana

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Sample Chapter – A Brief History of Napoleon

A Brief History of Napoleon
On February 9, 1820 the town of Napoleon was laid out by William Wilson from a 160 acre government land grant. The village takes its name from the former French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Seven days later he started selling lots. Ten first 32 lots were purchased by George Craig of Vevay, Indiana. Craig went on to build the first Ripley County Court House in Versailles. He later represented Ripley and Switzerland Counties in the Indiana Senate from 1822 – 1824. Continue reading Sample Chapter – A Brief History of Napoleon

Indiana County Short History Series, Ripley County History Series

Historic Travel Guide to Ripley County

Discover the historic nooks and crannies in Ripley County, Indiana. The Historic Travel Guide to Ripley County reveals the many places history has touched in the county. The author’s included Ripley County History Auto Tour takes the traveler through the many historic places in the county. The book covers many Ripley County towns including Batesville, Versailles, Osgood, Napoleon, Sunman and Milan. Continue reading Historic Travel Guide to Ripley County

Ripley County History Series, Sample Chapter

Sample Chapter – Eleazer Wheelock Ripley (April 15, 1782 – March 2, 1839)

Eleazer Wheelock Ripley (April 15, 1782 – March 2, 1839)
The son of Sylvanus Ripley and Abigail Wheelock, Eleazer was native to Hanover, New Hampshire. Ripley attended Dartmouth College, graduating in 1800 with a law degree. He opened a practice in Portland, Maine, when Maine was still part of Massachusetts. He served in both the Massachusetts House Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate. When the War of 1812 broke out, he organized the 21st United States Infantry Regiment. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Eleazer Wheelock Ripley (April 15, 1782 – March 2, 1839)

Indiana State Park Travel Guide Series

Brown County State Park

Brown County Indiana State Park offers visitors a premier hiking experience as well as wonderful camping opportunities. This guide includes the history of the park as well as historical and tourism information for Brown County, and Nashville Indiana. Continue reading Brown County State Park

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Sample Chapter – Brown County Geology

Southern Indiana
The southern one third of the state has never, as far as geologists can tell, been covered by glaciers. This region has some of Indiana’s most ancient soils and terrain. Most of the state’s bedrock layer consists of limestone, dolostone, sandstone, and shale Continue reading Sample Chapter – Brown County Geology

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Sample Chapter – General Geology Clifty Falls State Park

The area of Clifty Falls State Park lies on an area geologists call the Cincinnati Arch. This geological formation stretches between the Illinois Basin, in south central Illinois, and the Appalachian Basin, which slants southwest through eastern Virginia. The rock layers in the area of the park slant towards the west with the younger rock faces to the west and the older to the east. The exposed rock is mostly composed of a substance geologists call Laurel Dolomite. Continue reading Sample Chapter – General Geology Clifty Falls State Park

Indiana State Park Travel Guide Series

Turkey Run State Park

Located in Parke County, Indiana, the covered bridge capital of the United States, Turkey Run State Park provides visitors with excellent hiking, camping and can serve as a base camp to explore the area. Continue reading Turkey Run State Park

Indiana State Park Travel Guide Series, Sample Chapter

Sample Chapter – Brief History – Turkey Run State Park

Established in 1916 as Indiana’s second state park, Turkey Run is on Indiana State Road 47 about two miles east of its intersection with US 47. The state acquired the property from the Hoosier Veneer company for $40,000 after receiving a $20,000 grant from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Brief History – Turkey Run State Park

Indiana State Park Travel Guide Series

McCormick’s Creek State Park

Established as Indiana’s first state park in 1916, McCormick’s Creek State Park offers rugged hiking, a waterfall, an inn and an excellent campground. Continue reading McCormick’s Creek State Park