Books for All Seasons

The Time Captive by R.A. Denny  Peri, who has experienced time travel, is intrigued by a certain line from an old book. She then feels the need to go back in time otherwise her very existence and that of her would be compromised. The Time Captive brings its readers back to the 18th century during the French and Indian War. The Time Captive is the fourth installment of the Pirates and Puritan series. It follows the 18th-century journey of the couple Peri and Daniel Myoxeo. While writing a novel, Peri's curiosity was piqued by a line from a book she was reading, which states: “The old widow conjured up an Indian named Myoxeo. He saved the life of Elisabeth Gerlach Hess when she was only 18.” This statement makes Peri feel it has something to do with her and her daughter. Thus, she convinced her husband to travel back to 1757. Despite the scant information she had gathered, Peri and Daniel needed to start their search from somewhere familiar to them earlier. They arrived at a settlem...

Native American History  by Hourly History  The ancestors of Native Americans inhabited the land long before the arrival of white settlers. They consisted of various tribes, each with unique survival methods and cultures. Disputes over land and territory often sparked conflicts and wars among these tribes. Such local wars allowed new settlers to advance their interests, effectively marginalizing the Native populations. In this brief book, Hourly History provides a concise narrative of how the Native Americans settled in the land and details their struggles following the arrival of the new settlers. The author emphasizes that, long before the Europeans arrived, many tribes were already living in the area, each with their distinct ways of life. Conflicts often arose from their need to control hunting grounds and food sources. When the European settlers arrived, existing tribal conflicts were intensified. The newcomers saw an opportunity to further their interests by taking sid...