In "Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier," Frank H. Severance embarks on a meticulous exploration of the historical pathways that shaped the Niagara region. Richly woven with meticulous detail and a literary style that marries academic rigor with narrative accessibility, Severance presents a tapestry of indigenous routes, colonial settlements, and the natural landscapes that fostered both conflict and cooperation. This work not only serves as a historical account but also invites readers to ...

In "Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier," Frank H. Severance meticulously documents the historical pathways and cultural landscapes that shaped the Niagara region. Employing a blend of vibrant prose and meticulous research, Severance conjures a rich tapestry of narratives, weaving together indigenous lore, colonial experiences, and the evolution of transportation routes. His literary style serves as both a scholarly exposition and a lyrical homage to the area, encompassing various perspecti...

I invite you to consider briefly with me the beginnings of known history in our home region. Of the general character of that history, as a part of the exploration and settlement of the lake region, you are already familiar. What I undertake is to direct special attention to a few of the individuals who made that history—for history, in the ultimate analysis, is merely the record of the result of personal character and influence; and it is striking to note how relatively few and individual...

William Franke wrote these poems full of youthful inspirations in lyrical verse in the 1980s after completing an MA degree in philosophy and theology at Oxford University. Leaving Oxford, he embarked in the summer of 1980 on the “grand tour” of Europe in the tradition of British aristocrats from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century. He followed the footsteps of the archetypal French vagabond poet, Arthur Rimbaud (1854–1891). Sojourning in Italy among young Italian friends, he learned ...

What will the Earth look like if severe climate change happens, and humans survive?    It is not an easy question to contemplate, let alone answer. If severe climate change happens, the Earth will continue to warm for centuries after we've exhausted our fossil fuels. Civilization will shatter, the great artworks and monuments vanishing as cities fall into rubble and coasts disappear beneath rising seas. There will be a mass extinction, coral reefs and ice sheets will ...

"Charlie. I can hardly believe it's you. How long has it been?""I can't remember that far back. Not since the shock treatments. As you can see, I got over my phobias about telephones. If I'm going to get cancer from Ma Bell then bring it on! Remember that phone routine that Bob Newhart used to do. It made me nauseous. All these radio waves, microwaves, all this electricity pouring through the air. The secret war of the twentieth first century is giving me migraines. I was reading Ne...