Mossy Feet Books – Author Paul R. Wonning
Books About Indiana History, United States History and Garden Guides
By the time of da Verrazzano’s expedition many began to suspect that Columbus had not visited Asia. Instead he had found an entirely new land. German geographers Martin Waldseemuller and Matthias Ringmann published a map in 1507 that depicted the discoveries as part of a new world in 1507. Continue reading Podcast – The Explorations of Giovanni da Verrazzano
His small fleet included four ships and departed on May 9, 1502. His stepbrother Bartolomeo, Diego Mendez, and his 13-year-old son Fernando accompanied him. During the final leg of the voyage, he encountered a hurricane that was brewing, so he did stop at Hispaniola to warn the governor. The governor ignored his warning and sent a 28-ship fleet laden with treasure on its way. The ships did encounter the hurricane, which sank 24 of the 28 ships. Columbus had placed some of his possessions on one of the ships and this ship was one of the survivors. Continue reading Christopher Columbus’ Fourth Voyage, Death and His Wanderings After Death
Versailles State Park Geology
The geology of Versailles State Park is interesting because Laughery Creek at this point is the dividing line between two geologic provinces, the Muscatatuck Continue reading Sample Chapter – Versailles State Park
Versailles State Park is a prime destination for those that enjoy mountain biking, hiking, camping and picnicking. Over 30 miles of mountain bike trails that double as hiking trails and 6 miles of dedicated hiking trails, those seeking a nature adventure will find a mecca of enjoyment. The 226-site electric campground offers a wonderful, relaxing way to spend time in the great outdoors.
The book Versailles State Park book also serves as a tourism guide for Ripley County, Indiana as it includes an extensive listing of local attractions like museums, movie theaters, golf courses and many other fun day trip ideas. Continue reading Versailles State Park
Today I will talk about the first Spanish settlement in the New World and the conclusion of Columbus’ second voyage. Continue reading The First New World Spanish Settlement
Columbus’ Second Voyage Begins and Finds Mystery at La Navidad
Columbus had little trouble gaining support for a second expedition, as many believed he had found a short cut to Asia and its rich supplies of silk and spices. Continue reading Podcast – Columbus’ Second Voyage Begins and Finds Mystery at La Navidad
About a month after Columbus’ ships departed Hispaniola a fierce storm blew up. Heavy winds tossed the ships on tall, angry waves. The storm’s intensity increased. Columbus, fearing that the ships would perish in the storm, prepared a written account of the voyage, rolled it up, sealed it with wax and stuck it in a bottle, which he corked and sealed with more wax. He hoped that if the ships sank, some account of the voyage would be found, he tossed the bottle into the raging seas. Continue reading Podcast – Columbus’ Crew Imprisoned, Released and the Return to Spain
After leaving Cuba the captain of the Pinta, Martín Alonso Pinzón, took off on his own. Continue reading Podcast – Division of the fleet, First Spanish Settlement, Mermaids and Return to Spain
The Markland Locks and Dam are located on the Ohio River 6 miles East of Vevay connecting Indiana and Kentucky by bridge on Indiana State Road 156 to Kentucky State Road 42. The Markland Locks and Dam provide extra depth for the Ohio River, allowing year round barge and boat traffic. The locks allow barges to travel upstream and downstream. A bridge across the concrete dam allow motor traffic between Indiana and Kentucky. Cinergy operates a hydroelectric plant at the site, providing electric power for a portion of the region.
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The son of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln, Abraham was native to Sinking Spring Farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky. He entered the world on February 12, 1809. Continue reading Sample Chapter -Lincoln State Park
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Columbus and he crew reached Cuba on October 28, 1492. While there he did not find any gold, however he discovered the natives growing two crops that would generate much gold for the settlers that migrated to the New World in the coming decades, corn and tobacco. Continue reading Columbus on Cuba- Learns of Corn and Tobacco
Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, visitors to Indiana Dunes State Park may bask in the sun on the park’s beach, picnic along the lake, camp or access many trails in the park or at nearby Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Continue reading Indiana Dunes State Park
The Indiana Territorial Assembly created Switzerland County two years before Indiana became a state in 1814. The legislature named the county for the native land of many of its early inhabitants, Switzerland. The first commercial wineries in the United States were located here, and the county considers itself the birthplace of commercial winemaking in America. Residents celebrate this heritage yearly during the Swiss Wine Festival in late August. Continue reading Sample Chapter – A History of Switzerland County
The three ships departed the Canary Islands on September 6, 1492. The ships would remain out of sight of land for 5 long weeks. Continue reading Podcast – Columbus – San Salvador Island, Fernandina and Cuba
Muscatatuck Park has an interesting history. Indiana purchased the property and established the fourth State Park there in 1921 as Vinegar Mills State Park. Continue reading Podcast – Muscatatuck County Park
My newest book release is a book titled Democracy in America – The Early Documents
By the time the American Revolution began Americans already had great experience in self-governing. The vast distance and time required to travel made this necessary Continue reading Podcast – Democracy in America – The Early Documents
Sample Chapter The Lenape Tribe in IndianaLenape History The Lenape tribe’s English name, Delaware, derives from their original homeland at … Continue reading Sample Chapter – The Lenape Tribe in Indiana
The Lenape, or Delaware, Indian tribe was native to the Eastern Seaboard, however pressure from European settlement forced them west, first to Ohio and then to Indiana. On the eve of the War of 1812 the tribe occupied several villages along the White River what would become the East Central region of the State of Indiana. They had migrated into the area in the mid 1790’s and would remain until about 1818 when they were forced further west. The Lenape Tribe in Indiana relates their history, mythology, lifestyle as well as the chiefs that lived in Indiana during this time. Continue reading The Lenape Tribe in Indiana
Columbus began planning the voyage almost immediately. He would sail from the Spanish port city of Palos os de la Frontera. The main occupation of this port was fishing. Queen Isabella required the populace of the town to cooperate with Columbus. Continue reading Columbus Begins his Historic Voyage
Mossy Feet Books - Author Paul R. Wonning 