Spirit of Independence and Georgia’s Role in the Revolution
This retrospective praises the fight against tyranny that sparked the American Revolution, highlighting the Stamp Act protests, the Boston Tea Party, and Georgia’s bold actions. It notes figures like Franklin and Henry, describes colonial unity, and closes with a vow of loyalty to state and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George II
England
Edmund Stedman
Mars
Baltic
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
New York
America
William Pitt
House of Commons
Amerca
Pitt
Townshend
Amiral Montague
Squire
The Accident of a Ship's Landing and Its Notable Family
A fragmentary tale recounts a ship landing accident that brought a renowned family to America. Set in Louis XIV era France, Protestants rise in trade while a Catholic noble’s daughter Louise falls for Protestant Gabriel Marion amid tangled kinship and friendships.
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America
Louis XIV
France
Louise
Gabriel Marion
Gabriel
Henry of Navarre
Marions
Lovers of France and Huguenots Reach The New World
A noble French pair flee persecution after Louis XIV revokes the Edict of Nantes. They sail to Charleston area after exile, building a plantation with descendants including Gabriel Marion and Francis Marion. Louise Marion marries John King of South Carolina and later moves to Perry Georgia. Their heir Marion King leaves silver heirlooms to his widow. The note is by Kate Felder Hornb, Athens Georgia, December 18, 1916.
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Louise
France
Hugenot
Louis XIV
Henry IV
Africa
America
New World
Charleston
D. C
Gabriel Marion
Francis Marion
Louise Marion
John King
South Carolina
Perry
Houston County
Francis Marion King
Marion King
Kate Felder
Doctor's son negotiates fees with incorrigible pupil
The teacher warns Robert that he is incorrigible and may need his father, a doctor, to visit. The doctor's son retorts that his father charges two dollars per visit, implying a conflict over discipline and costs.
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Robert
New Muscadine Syrup Method Announced
The United States Bureau of Plant Industry announces a method to make a delicious table sirup from muscadine grapes. This new process promises a flavorful, practical way to use the fruit for everyday use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Plant Industry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milan
Dame Fashion
Fowne
Georgia
Mildred Rutherford
Athens
Jamestown Colony
Benjamin Franklin
George Tit
Téton
Franklin
Virginia
Carolina
House of Lords
James Otis
John Adams
Otis
Canada
House of Burgesses
Patrick Henry
Caesar
Brutus
Charles I
Cromwell
Georgie
Edenton
N. C
Daughters of Liberty
Liberty Boys
Sons of Liberty
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Savannah
Massachusetts
Bunker Hill
Gov. Wright
Joseph Habersham
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
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