A Sea King and Slim Buttes Brave Deed
A narrative blends a sea voyage fantasy about Spain and a bold Civil War era rescue at Slim Buttes. The first tale follows a lordly figure at sea seeking to cross to Spain, while the second recounts Captain Philo Clark’s daring charge into a Sioux rifle pit during the Slim Buttes engagement in 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
Isull
Yellowstone
Crazy Horse
Cailallas
Brules
Dakota
Conk
Third Cavalry
Second Cavalry
Mills
Crook
Black Hills
Slim Buttes
Myles Keogh
Colonel Mills
Wenzel
Huss
Thilo Clark
Liutenant
Army
Jim White
Buffalo Bill
Clark
Wet Point
Philo
Munson
Charging Tear
Red Cloud
Philo Clark
Washington City
Sheridan
Shoes Through the Ages From Early Christians to Romans
An illustrated survey tracks footwear from early Christian clergy making shoes in churches to Charlemagne and Louis IX era poula ines, the long pointed toes, and lavish decorations. It notes royal bans and fashion shifts toward practicality, then contrasts medieval styles with ancient Roman footwear famed for gold soles, pearls, gems, and jewelers’ artistry.
Shoes Through Time in Ancient Civilizations
A survey traces footwear from ancient Rome to Egypt and beyond, detailing sandal varieties, sockless fashion, boots for soldiers, and the social meanings of shoes. It notes slaves barefoot as a badge of servitude, garb colors, and regional customs from Homeric Greece to Hebraic and Islamic practices, ending with Maldive islanders and deference shown by removing footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old St. Lawrence
Germany
Rome
Amyclis
Athens
Egypt
Tfpyny
Plutarch
Hakken
Maldive Island
Wrecking Still Practised in English Coast Defies Reform
A London News report describes wreckers along the Southwest coast of England profiting from ship disasters. Fishermen recount stealing cargo from wrecks, including wine and champagne, while rescue efforts are acknowledged. A coast guard rivalries and uncertain rewards are noted as wreckers exploit opportunities and risk life for plunder. Also cited is a Russian imperial study claiming the Chewsures use cows as money, with specific cow counts for valuing horses, stalls, and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York News
London
Snally
St. Bernards
Eople
England
Lizard
West Country
London News
Mullion
Tye
Coast
Imperial Geographical Society of Russia
Department of Trust
Tiflis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spain
Roesna
Ashe
Rick
Solerno House
Tuedone
Little
Missouri
Charles King
U.S
Fort Worth
New York Central
Buffalo
St Lawrence County
New York Times
New York
Dresden
Miss
St. Jerome
Washington Star
Vienna
Louis the Debonnair
Saint Louis
France
Poissy
Robert le Cornu
Sempach
Leopold of
Austria
Louis XIV
Forore
Traty
Money Shok Yiv Cent
Troy
Souwer de
Cour Vat
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!