Lewes

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Critical Thinking, Myths and Legends, Primary Sources, War at Sea and Waterways (1775–1783) November 4, 2019 November 3, 2019

The Lewes Lighthouse Legend Re-examined and Re-interpreted

by William H. J. Manthorpe, Jr.

Those who write “local history” without documenting or citing their sources may as well be writing historical fiction. There may be some truth in…

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People, The War Years (1775-1783), War at Sea and Waterways (1775–1783) June 11, 2019 June 10, 2019

Jacob Jones: The Revolutionary Making of a Naval Hero

by William H. J. Manthorpe, Jr.

Today, Jacob Jones’s portrait as a naval officer hangs in the assembly room of the Old State House in Dover, Delaware. It honors his…

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I hope we can get Jordan to speak at ARRTNDE! Thanks for your review, Don! Kim
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A well-researched article, that clearly demonstrates the difference between legend and documented facts. I truly love legends and believe they are important, but they are dangerous to rely on when…
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South Carolina's version of New York's Sybil Luddington...