The Florida Keys: The Years Before Europeans
The Florida Keys, an archipelago of 1700 islands that covers 137.3 miles, begins at the southeastern part of the Florida peninsula, approximately fifteen miles...
Medicine: A Gift from Plants to Man
In response to the harsh punishments inflicted upon man by the Council of Animals, plants came together and bestowed a most precious gift--medicine.
Animal...
Sequoyah’s Public Life
Despite seeking a quiet retirement among the western Cherokee, Sequoyah's popularity made him a much sought after figure.
Sequoyah as Cultural Figure
While the Cherokee...
Strife in the West and the Rise of the Qualla Cherokee
The summer of 1839 was a dark time for the Cherokee exiles in Oklahoma. Secret trials resulting in the assassination of key figures within...
The Crossing of America by Mackenzie and Lewis and Clarke
The two great trans-continental journeys of Mackenzie and Lewis and Clark revealed the breadth of North America.
Sir Alexander Mackenzie 1764-1820
A fur trader in Canada,...
The First Americans- A Humorous Take
The typical U.S. history course begins with a chapter on the original inhabitants of the Americas. When I was a student of U.S. history...
The Pathfinder – John C. Fremont
John Charles Fremont can claim several firsts as a presidential candidate. He was the first western candidate, coming from California less than six years...