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“The past was a consumable, subject to the national preference for familiar products. And history, in America, is a dish best served plain. The first course could include a dollop of Italian in 1492, but not Spanish spice or French sauce or too much Indian corn. Nothing too filling or fancy ahead of the turkey and pumpkin pie, just the way Grandma used to cook it.”

Book:A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World

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A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World

This book offers an in-depth look at the historical events and figures involved in the discovery and initial colonization of the New World by European explorers. more

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Tony Horwitz

Tony Horwitz is an American journalist and author renowned for his travel writing and historical narratives. Born on June 9, 1958, he has penned several books that merge travelogues with historical research, examining various facets of American history and culture. His writings frequently intertwine personal anecdotes with thorough historical analysis, offering readers a compelling blend of historical insights and cultural commentary. more

“Everyone does what they can to avoid thinking. Laziness is the most basic human trait. People don't want to think -- they can't make the connection between entertainment and thought, they want immediate kicks. People will not be human until they get pleasure from thought. Only a thinking person can be a full person.”

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“Everybody has their own opinion and own ideas of what beauty is.”

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“My body is a gradual work of art”

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“I am with the South in life or death, in victory or defeat. I believe the North is about to wage a brutal and unholy war on a people who have done them no wrong, in violation of the Constitution and the fundamental principles of government. They no longer acknowledge that all government derives its validity from the consent of the governed. They are about to invade our peaceful homes, destroy our property, and murder our men and dishonor our women. We propose no invasion of the North, no attack on them, and only ask to be left alone.”