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Join notable reporter and writer James Creelman as he presents a captivating and intimate portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the beloved U.S. President. This engaging narrative flows effortlessly, offering profound insights into Lincolns spirit and character, making his story relatable and accessible for both young audiences and adults alike. (Summary by Larry Wilson)

During his life and even after his death, Captain William Kidd’s name was known around England and the American colonies. He was infamous for the very crime for which he was hanged, piracy. This book by Rebecca Simon dives into the details of the two-year manhunt for Captain Kidd and the events that ensued afterward. Captain Kidd was hanged in 1701, and from that sprung a massive hunt for all pirates led by the British during a period known as the Golden Age of Piracy. Ironically, public executions only led to pirates’ growth in popularity and interest.

My fellow chapter members share their favorite things about DAR with me. For more information about joining the Daughters of the American Revolution: http://pssdar.org/membership.php For more information about the Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR: gettysburgdar@gmail.comThis site is not an official NSDAR Facebook group, and the content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position of the NSDAR. The President General is the official spokesperson on issues that have not been addressed as policy of NSDAR.

Exploring the history and charm of the Tang Dynasty, and attempting to discover how, at its height, it became possibly the most prosperous, inter-connected and innovative country in the world, with a rich and influential legacy that survives even to this day.

Exploring the history and charm of one of China’s most fascinating dynasties. Meeting its rulers, artists, poets and people in the streets. Discovering its artistic, social and scientific treasures that have shaped the way we all live today.