Jan 22, 2024
The following is an updated version of the introduction that I wrote for my book ‘1847: A Chronicle of Genius, Generosity and Savagery,’ published by Gill Books in 2016. To see the full contents of the book, click here. ***** In the...
Jan 22, 2024
1847: A Chronicle of Genius, Generosity & Savagery To my wonderful sister Sasha, who was by my side during that marvellous Mexican adventure when 1847 struck me head-on all those years ago, and who serenely nudged me forward until this book was complete. And to...
Dec 1, 2023
Dedication Introduction – 1847: The year it all began Reviews of 1847 Art in 1847 January New Year’s Day, 1847 Monday 4 January 1847 – The Comanche Warriors and the Free-Thinking Germans January – Macau – The Birth of the...
Oct 7, 2023
Stephen Foster was one of America’s best-loved composers in the 19th century, writing more than 200 songs, including his smash hit, ‘Oh! Susanna’, the comic ‘Camptown Races’, the haunting ‘Hard Times Come Again No More’ and the hugely successful ‘Old Folks...
Jun 2, 2023
Rockport, Maine, Tuesday 2 November 1847 As the ship tossed upon the turbulent sea, Captain Hanson Gregory had to make a snap decision. If he didn’t put both of his hands on the ship’s steering wheel very soon, there was every chance the ship would keel over....
