Chapter 5 - The Life and Travels of John Ledyard by Jared Sparks
This week we pick up John’s story at Hawaii, just before Captain Cooks death and it ends with his return to England. There is a huge contrast to their first arrival in Hawaii and their second. I will reserve personal comments on this book until the end so not to shape any opinions. We may even do a live show and online chat for anyone who would like to participate when it is completed.
Note: There were several instances my curiosity peaked in this chapter on the known world and references to the names described. It is my intent to pull some screen shots as reference or to provide links. The David Rumsey Collection which is usual my primary source was down as I was compiling this so I went to my backup the University of Alabama (http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/historicalmaps/index.html) and referenced the map A New Map of the World with the Latest Discoveries, Boston: Thomas & Andrews, 1806; Engraved for Morse's Abridgement of Geography and London: Fisher, Son & Co., 1825.
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Friday, June 18, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
OHP Radio - Thomas Craughwell
Author and Historian Thomas J. Craughwell join’s us to talk about the 28 Toughest Presidential Decisions of all time. We explore 2 of these in detail the Whisky Rebellion and America propelled in to World War 1. I really enjoyed talking to Tom and we could have spent a lot more time talking history and events which lead to one another, be sure to listen and find out how after 200 years it’s still all connected.
Tom is a wealth of information and has a number of books out including "Stealing Lincolns Body", which was picked up by the History Channel and made into a special relating the event. Watch the C-Span Book TV episode for that book here (Real Player).
For more information visit http://www.tomcraughwell.com/
Next Weeks Show: Chapter 5 of John Ledyard.
Keep up to date on all that is going on visit Our History Project, our Facebook Page, our Twitter Page, Craig's Facebook Page or any number of blogs we host. Just type in OHP Radio or Our History Project in any search engine and you will find us everywhere.
Relic Roundup Monday Night:
We are still waiting on confirmation from Texas. We are suposed to have with us a member of the Board of Education Discussing the changes to the classroom and the impending text book changes. As I said we are still waiting on confermation so stay tuned. Either way we will; as always; have a great time so join us at http:relicroundup.blogspot.com.
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Tom is a wealth of information and has a number of books out including "Stealing Lincolns Body", which was picked up by the History Channel and made into a special relating the event. Watch the C-Span Book TV episode for that book here (Real Player).
For more information visit http://www.tomcraughwell.com/
Next Weeks Show: Chapter 5 of John Ledyard.
Keep up to date on all that is going on visit Our History Project, our Facebook Page, our Twitter Page, Craig's Facebook Page or any number of blogs we host. Just type in OHP Radio or Our History Project in any search engine and you will find us everywhere.
Relic Roundup Monday Night:
We are still waiting on confirmation from Texas. We are suposed to have with us a member of the Board of Education Discussing the changes to the classroom and the impending text book changes. As I said we are still waiting on confermation so stay tuned. Either way we will; as always; have a great time so join us at http:relicroundup.blogspot.com.
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Friday, June 4, 2010
David Sears - Such Men as These
Our Guest this week is David Sears. We discuss his new book “Men Such as These”.
In 1951, James Michener went to Korea to report on a little known aspect of America’s stalemated war: navy aviators. His research inspired novel about these pilots became an overnight bestseller and, perhaps, the most widely read book ever written about aerial combat.
Using Michener’s notes, author David Sears tracked down the actual pilots to tell their riveting, true-life stories. From the icy, windswept decks of aircraft carriers, they penetrated treacherous mountain terrain to strike heavily defended dams, bridges, and tunnels, where well entrenched Communist anti-aircraft gunners waited to shoot them down. Many of these men became air combat legends, and one, Neil Armstrong, the first astronaut to walk on the moon.
Such Men As These brims with action-packed accounts of combat and unforgettable portraits of the pilots whose skill and sacrifice made epic history.
Next Week
We will have on Tom Craughwell and we will discuss 2 of the 28 hardest Presidential demissions that faced this country. Folks, I have to tell you that I had a great time on this interview and Tom is someone will will most defiantly have back on. Don't miss this show.
Also
We have expanded our Membership, Sponsorship and Supporter section. Be sure to have a look at the new dollar amounts and what is offered. One huge change is that we are offering a group rate that will not go primarily to OHP but to other groups around the country to help with funding and projects on the local level.
Embracing History Magazine is being put together as we speak. We have gotten a lot of great stories so far and I have written a couple myself. The deadline for the first issue is September 1, 2010. So get those stories in!
Relic Roundup
We did get a response from the Texas Board of Education and at least one member has agreed to join us. The date of that is still to be determined but we will keep you up to date.
If you have not kept up with the news, Texas hit the National Press last month over its decisions to revamp the states curriculum and textbooks. I had read numerous articles and watch over 20 news shows and was surprised that almost none covered the story in full. It turned out to be all slants with no answers. We will have the story here LIVE. Stay Tuned!
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In 1951, James Michener went to Korea to report on a little known aspect of America’s stalemated war: navy aviators. His research inspired novel about these pilots became an overnight bestseller and, perhaps, the most widely read book ever written about aerial combat.
Using Michener’s notes, author David Sears tracked down the actual pilots to tell their riveting, true-life stories. From the icy, windswept decks of aircraft carriers, they penetrated treacherous mountain terrain to strike heavily defended dams, bridges, and tunnels, where well entrenched Communist anti-aircraft gunners waited to shoot them down. Many of these men became air combat legends, and one, Neil Armstrong, the first astronaut to walk on the moon.
Such Men As These brims with action-packed accounts of combat and unforgettable portraits of the pilots whose skill and sacrifice made epic history.
Next Week
We will have on Tom Craughwell and we will discuss 2 of the 28 hardest Presidential demissions that faced this country. Folks, I have to tell you that I had a great time on this interview and Tom is someone will will most defiantly have back on. Don't miss this show.
Also
We have expanded our Membership, Sponsorship and Supporter section. Be sure to have a look at the new dollar amounts and what is offered. One huge change is that we are offering a group rate that will not go primarily to OHP but to other groups around the country to help with funding and projects on the local level.
Embracing History Magazine is being put together as we speak. We have gotten a lot of great stories so far and I have written a couple myself. The deadline for the first issue is September 1, 2010. So get those stories in!
Relic Roundup
We did get a response from the Texas Board of Education and at least one member has agreed to join us. The date of that is still to be determined but we will keep you up to date.
If you have not kept up with the news, Texas hit the National Press last month over its decisions to revamp the states curriculum and textbooks. I had read numerous articles and watch over 20 news shows and was surprised that almost none covered the story in full. It turned out to be all slants with no answers. We will have the story here LIVE. Stay Tuned!
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Friday, May 21, 2010
9th Cavalry - Buffalo Soldiers
This week we head out west and experience the honor and valor, while celebrating the memory and the image of the Buffalo Soldier. We are joined by Regimental Sergeant Major William “Bill” McCurtis and Major Frank Crary of the 9th Memorial U.S. Cavalry - Buffalo Soldiers. We learn about the history and background that is synonymous with the Buffalo Soldier, the legacy he left and we will find out how that vision is being carried out today. This was a heartfelt interview that I personally enjoyed and I know you will too.
To learn more about the 9th Memorial Cavalry folow these links:
Main Website 9th Memorial US Cavalry
The Journey Home Project
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Friday, April 30, 2010
John Ledyard: Chapter 2 &3
We are reading the 1828 biography of The Life and Travels of John Ledyard. This is the first attempt at a production of this by OHP and it is meant to be a study and as close to a firsthand account of this lost to history legendary traveler. In the Preface and Chapter one we met his family and learned of his college life. Now he has moved on to find family in the old country and set sails with Captain Cook on his last voyage. While I am not a professional reader by any means I hope you are enjoying the story. My thoughts are after 1 more week we will move back to the interviews that have taken us so far and explore more history and stories from across the country. We will finish the book as I can not stand a project left undone, however it will be interspersed though out the year.
Announcing "Embracing History Magazine"
Also, we announced this past Monday that we are going into print! OHP and American Digger Magazine are combining forces and will be producing and publishing a new magazine entitled “Embracing History”! We are excited about the new magazine and it will have a flavor of OHP with topics such as: Travel, Leisure, Research, Preservation, Restoration, Artifacts, Antiques and Antiquing, Flea Markets, Online Finds, Myths, Legends, Book Reviews, Archeology, Genealogy, Metal Detecting, In-depth Articles, Historical Fiction…..If its History we have it. You can see why we can say that Nobody Does History Like We Do! Visit http://www.embracinghistory.com to learn more about the Magazine and find out how you can win an 1840 Cavalry Saber or a Segway tour of Historic Gettysburg Battlefield.
Announcing: Embracing History Magazine
Explore history like never before! From the creators of Our History Project and American Digger Magazine, we present a new publication that will explore, view and embrace our history like nothing else on the market today. There will truly be something for everyone: Travel, Leisure, Research, Preservation, Restoration, Artifacts, Antiques and Antiquing, Flea Markets, Online Finds, Myths, Legends, Stories, Book Reviews, Archeology, Genealogy, Metal Detecting, Relic Hunting, In-depth Articles, Historical Fiction…..If its History we have it. You can see why we can say that nobody does History like we do!
Be a part of this of this tremendous publication today! Reach history lovers by the thousands! Portions of all sales go to benefit the 501(c)3 Non-Profit Our History Project to further that organizations mission and vision of Education and Preservation of United States History. Advertise before January 1st, 2011 and automatically be entered into a drawing for a Model 1840 Cavalry Saber or a Segway Tour for two (2) on Historic Gettysburg Battlefield by SegTours.
We are looking for articles on everything we mentioned earlier. If you want to be published or just tell a story, we have an outlet for you. Visit http://www.embracinghistory.com/ to learn more or e-mail craiganderson@embracinghistory.com
Be a part of this of this tremendous publication today! Reach history lovers by the thousands! Portions of all sales go to benefit the 501(c)3 Non-Profit Our History Project to further that organizations mission and vision of Education and Preservation of United States History. Advertise before January 1st, 2011 and automatically be entered into a drawing for a Model 1840 Cavalry Saber or a Segway Tour for two (2) on Historic Gettysburg Battlefield by SegTours.
We are looking for articles on everything we mentioned earlier. If you want to be published or just tell a story, we have an outlet for you. Visit http://www.embracinghistory.com/ to learn more or e-mail craiganderson@embracinghistory.com
Friday, April 23, 2010
OHP Radio presents John Ledyard - History Podcast
OHP Radio presents John Ledyard - an Audio Book Presentation
He was 10 feet tall, could run faster, walk further, swim deeper, climb higher than any man alive now or has ever been. He sailed the seven seas, explored unknown regions, walked across most of the world and met the famous and native alike. A pre-curser and idol to Lewis and Clark, a native of Connecticut and probably the most fearless explorer of all time - John Ledyard.
In the next couple of weeks we will explore John Ledyard through an 1828 book by Jared Sparks. The book is biographical sketch on John Ledyard drawing from his journals and letters. This is a one and only production of its kind, brought to you by Our History Project Productions
This episode:
The Preface and Chapter One: We learn about John beginnings, his home and family. We also look in to the spirit of knowledge, comedy, and bizarre acts that made this man who he was and where he started. This is a character I have wanted to something on and when I found a copy of the book I could not resist. I am no professional reader by any means, but I wanted to try something new here at OHP a chance for you to learn along with me. What you hear, is as far as I go in any given week. Leaving the week to google the people that surrounds John and to explore his life as I go.
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He was 10 feet tall, could run faster, walk further, swim deeper, climb higher than any man alive now or has ever been. He sailed the seven seas, explored unknown regions, walked across most of the world and met the famous and native alike. A pre-curser and idol to Lewis and Clark, a native of Connecticut and probably the most fearless explorer of all time - John Ledyard.
In the next couple of weeks we will explore John Ledyard through an 1828 book by Jared Sparks. The book is biographical sketch on John Ledyard drawing from his journals and letters. This is a one and only production of its kind, brought to you by Our History Project Productions
This episode:
The Preface and Chapter One: We learn about John beginnings, his home and family. We also look in to the spirit of knowledge, comedy, and bizarre acts that made this man who he was and where he started. This is a character I have wanted to something on and when I found a copy of the book I could not resist. I am no professional reader by any means, but I wanted to try something new here at OHP a chance for you to learn along with me. What you hear, is as far as I go in any given week. Leaving the week to google the people that surrounds John and to explore his life as I go.
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