Tag Archives: Books

A Janeite Journey

Posted on July 27, 2012 by vanbraman

Today I finished reading All Roads Lead to Austen by Amy Elizabeth Smith. I really enjoyed the author’s recounting of her year long literary journey through Latin America. The book covers not only her quest to discover how Jane Austen’s books … Continue reading →

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Stephen Jenks – Singing Master

Posted on July 22, 2012 by vanbraman

Religion in Family History Stephen Jenks was an early American composer of sacred music, a compiler of tunebooks and a traveling music teacher. Stephen was born on March 17, 1772 in Gloucester, Rhode Island to John Jenks and Lydia Bucklin. … Continue reading →

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