But if the Whig soil had become poor for a wholesome crop, it was never so rich for toadstools.Our special project presenting the definitive account
Archives for October 2023
British Colonies Dither
While to these northern provinces Canada was an old and pestilent enemy, those towards the south scarcely knew her by name; and the idea of French
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 6
In the early morning the fort was abandoned and the retreat began.Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in Canada by
Fort Necessity
In spite of his desperate position, Washington declined the parley, thinking it a pretext to introduce a spy; but when the French repeated their
Columbus Day, 2023
Columbus’ discovery of the Americas was an event of the highest importance in the history of the world. Through Columbus the Europeans discovered the
Washington’s First Command
Coolness of judgment, a profound sense of public duty, and a strong self-control were even then the characteristics of Washington but he was scarcely