Curious cases in History
This month you can glimpse a facet of history that you have never seen before! Our selection deals with America’s First Ladies and their antiques and the history of French explorers in Sydney. Also featured is the peculiar story of the county Mayo librarian. Set in Ireland, this is the true story of a protestant woman whose appointment as a librarian in a predominantly catholic area caused a stir. Other items include the front pages of the New York times from 1851 till 2008 and Kiwi companeros or New Zealanders’ involvement in the Spanish civil war. And if you are interested by the true story of the men who perished in the Perfect Storm or the history of the Takaka Hill, check out our History Recent Picks.
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