Today’s topic: History

Historical Fiction & Historical Non-fiction

I am actually going to start with non-fiction, which I must admit is the category of literature I have read the least. To top that I am pleased to say one of my favorite non-fiction books is an account of the War of 1812, a war about which I knew embarrassedly little. I do suspect I am in good company?! Who knows why the War of 1812 was fought? Where was it fought? What was the outcome, and who were the heroes of this war? If more than one of these questions have stumped you, but you have an interest in American history fear not you WILL be able to read and enjoy “Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans; The Battle that Shaped America’s Destiny” by Brian Kilmeade & Don Yaeger.

Excerpt of my review from 2018 on Goodreads:

Brian Kilmeade’s vivid storytelling engaged me from the beginning of the book. His rendering of the Battle of New Orleans gives flesh and spirit not only to its hero. Andrew Jackson, but also to the various peoples residing in the New Orleans area during the early 1800’s. The author illustrates the important contributions made by the Creoles, the pirates, the Ursuline nuns, and the city’s hearty residents in this historic victory. . . EXCELLENT non-fiction that teaches a history lesson, entertains, and rivals the prose of America’s best fiction authors.

I sure wish I could figure out how to crop a photo on this page; I’m pretty sure my posts will only get better as my technological ability increases.

Next blog – Historical FICTION