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Awesome news! The Summer of 2025 is all about reaching the end of the Oregon Trail and even seeing some…
Late September 2024 – Janelle Molony share tales on Civil War related events, the establishment of Marion County, Westward travel experiences, and more! *STILL BOOKING*
This August, I’ll be touring much of Eastern Wyoming and speaking at local historical societies, museums, festivals, and libraries. I hope lots of hip and happenin’ Wyomingites will join me for at least one.
(Breaking News) Evidence now exists for an 1864 John Brown Family Camp Corral Sketch … found in the original diary of Mrs. Sarah Jane Rousseau.
The 1864 Diary of Mrs. Sarah Jane Rousseau is receiving some wonderful attention from readers, experts, awards committees, publishing professionals, and more!
Well, I honestly couldn’t think of a better way to launch Emigrant Tales of the Platte River Raids than by heading straight to the ol’ Rousseau hometown in San Bernardino, County, California. The reception was warm and the crowds lively, even though the breeze had me adding on some layers. (Videos included!)
“All the atmospheric charm of a novel, but [with] the emotional impetus of true and living history that still impacts us today. … contributing significantly to the literary history of the American West.” – Readers’ Favorite (Read more Professional Reviews here.)
This 2023-2024 new release has it all for fans of Wild West legends and lore. And for those obsessed with Civil War stories, this book has new battles for you to delve into.
Update as of May 10, 2024 – The 1864 Diary of Mrs. Sarah Jane Rousseau did not place as a…
Sarah Rousseau’s 1864 diary is of importance to numerous families as a record of their journey from Iowa to California, just as much as Sarah’s own. The following is a review of the original diary by Pamela Greenwood, a descendant of the Curtis family who traveled the whole way with the Rousseaus.