September 13, 2024
Tag: William Robinson Leigh
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Paul Revere
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History likes heroes; no matter what! Can you imagine that Paul Revere was not always a notable revolutionary patriot? The truth is, Revere gain little fame for his “Midnight Ride” in April 1775. He was nearly forgotten until Henry Longfellow wrote a poem that embellished Revere’s role in the events of that night.
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August 29, 2024 6 Comments
If you are among those who love oysters, join Postcard History’s resident gourmand in his retrospective survey of postcards from the past, and the many restaurants that used postcards to advertise the best seafood anywhere. If you don’t care for oysters, be careful, this article will change your mind.