Spencer’s Mountain 1963 Movie Bombs for Critics and Family
Although Earl Hamner, Jr. encouraged the director to tone things down, he was dismayed at the embarrassing misrepresentation of his family and neighbors.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: books
Growing up in the Shadow of Walton’s Mountain
The Virginia Blue Ridge author’s memories impacted mine, while growing up in Texas through a popular television show that my mom loved.
Virginia and Fashion History in Martha Washington Book
Patricia Brady wove the facts about Martha Washington into the worldview and lifestyle of Virginia society and the early Republic, for this informative book.
George Washington Outwitted by a Fox, or so Legend Says
Little did we know that we had already visited the site of another Marguerite Henry book, Cinnabar, the One O’Clock Fox.
Smuggler of Bibles behind the Iron Curtain: Brother Andrew
Now to hold the Bible in their hands, those repressed by communisim cried tears of joy…and stood at every public reading taught me much in my own life.
Chronicles of Narnia, Mere Christianity, and CS Lewis: WWII
The most famous part of his book, Mere Christianity, is Lewis’ argument that Jesus is either liar, lunatic, or Lord…essential to apologetic’s studies.
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas
Using Bonhoeffer for our rhetoric history studies, we learned how and why Hitler rose to power, and gleaned encouragement to take a stand in the midst of evil.
Meriweather Lewis 1803 Regimental and Chapeau de Bras
The chapeau de bras (hat) was cleverly made by my son after much analysis of one at the Colonial Williamsburg Costume Design Center, tailor, and the book.
Awaiting Napoleon with violets and hidden tricolors
Running towards Napoleon, the soldiers cheered and removed their tricolors from their coat pockets to boldly display on their hats.
Prison, Love, Divorce, Malmaison: Josephine Bonaparte
When Josephine fell from a balcony, tThe doctor didn’t expect her to live, since her internal injuries were so severe, yet she healed.
