Eric Weidler, The Little Farm in the Big Valley
Xlibris Publishing shares an article about Eric Weidler, and his book The Little Farm in the Big Valley. Book Synopsis: First there was Little House, then there was Little Farm. Laura Ingalls Wilder’s saga continues into the twentieth century with The Little Farm in the Big Valley: a story for baby boomers and other generations […] READ MORE |
Author: Thomas McKinley
Flag Day: Betsy Ross & the US Flag
In commemoration of Flag Day, Xlibris Publishing has decided to discuss the famed story of Betsy Ross and the United States Flag. Betsy Ross was accredited as being the designer and creator of the early version of the US flag, that being the version of red and white stripes, as well as 13 five-pointed […] READ MORE |
Heroes and Villains: Inspector Javert
In a previous entry, Xlibris Publishing’s Heroes and Villains explored a protagonist who did not just blur the line between hero and villain — he drove a harpoon through it. For all that was admirable about Captain Ahab, it was overshadowed by an obsession that ultimately got himself and almost all those loyal to him […] READ MORE |
Of Pirates & Miguel de Cervantes
In 2015 the grave and body of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote, was buried deep beneath a 17th century convent in Madrid, Spain. In addition to a coffin fragment bearing the initials ‘MC,’ forensic anthropology helped to identify the remains of Cervantes. Said remains were distinguishable for a flayed rib and a […] READ MORE |
Heroes and Villains: Captain Ahab Pt 2
Xlibris Publishing returns with Part 2 of Heroes and Villains: Captain Ahab. Why does Captain Ahab do what he does? Captain Ahab is an interesting character. He has traits a reader can admire and traits a reader can loath. There is no doubting Ahab’s courage and strength of will. He shows no fear in […] READ MORE |