In 1903, America led the world in aviation. By 1919, its aviation industry was lagging behind other nations. Europe was beginning commercial airlines, but in the much larger United States, aviation seemed limited to aerial entertainment. Americans appeared to be losing interest in aviation. “The Great Air Race: Glory, Tragedy, and the Dawn of American…
Marvelous Adventure Story Recounts Forgotten 1919 Transcontinental Air Race
February 14, 2023
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The Raggedy Boys’ Bard: Horatio Alger and the American Dream
February 13, 2023
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For 50 years, his name was a household word. Horatio Alger Jr. (1832–1899) was the creator and chief proponent of the “rags to riches” story. Once his writing career took off, he put out over a hundred novels, most of them aimed at adolescents. They were tales of street urchins and poor young men who…
Rapt in Wonder: T. S. Arthur’s Short Story, ‘Amy’s Question’
As we go through our regular days, passing from one activity to the next, we can get so lost in doing the next thing that we forget to stop and wonder at the marvelous world around us. In his short story, “Amy’s Question,” T.S. Arthur shows us the importance of wonder. Amy discovers beautiful truths…
Book Review: ‘Gangbuster: One Man’s Battle Against Crime, Corruption, and the Klan’
If anyone is looking for a new American hero, Alan Prendergast’s new book, “Gangbuster: One Man’s Battle Against Crime, Corruption, and the Klan,” has identified one. Prendergast has again taken to pen to demonstrate his gift for true crime narratives to tell the story of Philip Van Cise, the fearless and methodical Denver district attorney…
4 Ways to Get More Books for Your Bucks (And Vice Versa)
If you are an avid reader, you own a few books. OK, make that a lot of books. Some of your books you would never part with, but others are currently gathering dust on bookshelves or piled on the floor. Since it looks like you will soon have to buy a new bookshelf or continue…
Book Review: ‘Justice for All: How the Left Is Wrong About Law Enforcement’
“The center pole of the American way of life is freedom, but liberty must be paired with respect for the rule of law or else we will descend into chaos.” —Greg Kelly It can be quite overwhelming trying to understand all the problems that are currently besetting the United States. In Greg Kelly’s book debut,…
Book Review: ‘The War Librarian’: The Mystery and Magic of Interconnected Lives
When I was a young girl, weekly trips to our local library in Northeast Portland, Oregon, was a treat. An even greater delight was visiting the main library in downtown Portland with its grand stone façade, highly polished floors, and rooms full of books. My father served as a commander in the U.S. Navy during…
Where Adventures Lead Us: ‘Louisa May Alcott: A Child’s Biography’
Some people journey far from home to seek adventure, while others wait for adventures to come softly upon them. In her short story, “Louisa May Alcott: A Child’s Biography,” Louisa May Alcott tells of a 6-year-old Louisa who actively seeks out adventures. At this young age, she has the terrible habit of running away. Looking…
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Feb. 3–9
This week, we feature a no-nonsense manual for the young approaching life after school and a roadmap for Americans to reject the path of socialism. Fiction A Debut to Remember ‘The Lions of Lucerne’ By Brad Thor Brad Thor’s debut novel established his popular protagonist, Scott Harvath, as the source of action-packed and suspenseful reading….
Book Review: ‘And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle’: Rousing a Nation’s Conscience
Presidents Day is a few weeks away (Feb. 20), as is Ash Wednesday (Feb. 22), which is George Washington’s birthday and the beginning of the Lenten season. Back in 2012, for Presidents Day, a group of Washington historians came up with a unique idea to pay tribute to our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. To physically…
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