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Swords of Steel

Posted on October 2, 2015 by vanbraman

This evening I finished reading Swords of Steel: The Story of a Gettysburg Boy by Elsie Singmaster. Swords of Steel was a Newbery runner-up in 1934. After finishing this book I have only twelve books left in my challenge to … Continue reading →

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John Brown in Iowa

Posted on March 18, 2014 by vanbraman

I have been reading a historical novel that includes John Brown as a character. I have been learning some new things about John Brown, including that he had a significant presence in Iowa. I have always associated him with Bleeding … Continue reading →

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