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 Romantic
Tales - Historical
 The
entertaining stories in our Historical category pertain to a time period of
World War II and prior to about 1820. The period of circa 1800 - 1820
would be considered the Regency period.
We hope you enjoy the stories of
love in our Historical category.
Lilies of Song
Scarborough, England , 1666
Life at Dreyssel House is ruled with a firm hand by Sir Dreyssel. Yet,
Mary Elizabeth finds delight in singing to the flowers in the garden. One
day, the household learns that an important stranger is to visit. Will the
handsome stranger bring contentment or disaster to Mary Elizabeth and Dreyssel
House.
Box Lunch Raffle
by John A. Broussard
© 2002
John A. Broussard
All of Zeb's planning can't thwart fate at the Spring Fair
Day in Bardstown. His prize at the box lunch raffle gives him more than he
could have dreamed. (Time
period of story: post World War I)
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Historical Mini-Facts
The American Dollar
Have you ever wondered where the "dollar" got it's name?
Origin of the Safety Pin
How in the world did
someone hold pieces of fabric together before the invention of the safety pin?
Articles
All In A Days Work
In 1800, most Americans worked at
home on the farm. However, by the mid part of the century, there are those
who traded farm life for work in the city.
Amusements In Society
Although radio, television, and other
contemporary amusements of today did not exist in the nineteenth century, there
were many entertaining activities for gentlemen to partake.
Balls In Victorian England
Balls were a source of entertainment and
the place for young ladies to "shop" for a husband. How did one
go about selecting the appropriate invitation to accept?
Education & Grown Ups
As children return to school for the upcoming season, we sometimes forget that
the grown ups have been seekers of additional education since before the time of
Benjamin Franklin.
A Favorite Condiment -
Ketchup
Do you know when ketchup was
"invented"? The
most common condiment used in modern times, and particularly at the beginning of
the 19th century, was ketchup.
Gentlemen's Clubs of London
The fictional heroes in the historical
romances inevitably visit their club at some point in the story. London
clubs can be traced back nearly 250 years.
Gretna Green
Gretna Green became the
location for couples to runaway to wed. Do you know when elopements to
Gretna Green began?
In the Post
Before early technology such as the telegraph and telephone, which were only
used in emergencies or by the wealthy, messages were sent via letters.
Innovations of the 19th Century
The 19th century was a
time of tremendous development from a technological perspective. Tools and
many of the daily items we take for granted today were new and innovative to the
19th century generations.
Skating for Entertainment
Skating became a very popular activity in
the second half of the nineteenth century. What material were the first
skates made from?
The Jolly Roger & the Warriors of the Sea
The mere mention of the word
"pirate" conjures up visions of dashing sea captains, magnificent
ships in the midst of battle, treasure, and exciting choreographed sword fight
scenes. What is the true story about pirates?
The Keeper of the Coach
The most common positions that historical
romance characters encounter deal with the stable, horses and the coach or
other forms of transportation.
The Truth About Duels
Duels and dueling are not a fictional
contrivance of the historical romance author. Private combat between opposing
men did exist even in some parts of Europe until after World War I.
Rules of the Duel
The
"seconds" negotiated the rules that the dueling parties were to
follow. Read about the duel of Philip Hamilton, the 20 year old son of Alexander
Hamilton.
Tidbits on Tea
Enjoying a cup of tea is a frequent
occurrence in historical romance novels. Tea consumption has a long and
interesting history beginning in China nearly 5,000 years old.
To Die or Not To Die
Can you imagine being buried alive? The very thought sent shivers down the
spines of Americans and Europeans during the 19th century. They took
decisive measures to ensure their safety in case of a physician's erroneous
pronouncement.
What Did You Say?
Words are one of the tools human beings
use to communicate ideas, thoughts, and emotions. Throughout every period
of history, every society and culture have had their own words that describe
something.
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