The old advice is “Write what you know.” That’s a misleading phrase, and it stymies many a beginning writer. The actual phrase should be “Write what are willing to learn […]
research
Short-Short: Dressing Cases
HERE’S a link to an interesting article I found while researching the lads’ upcoming trip to the East Coast. It’s all about dressing cases.
Short-Short: Railroad Maps
HERE’S a link to a good map resource: Railroad maps from 1828 to 1900
Short-Short: Found SF
HERE’S a neat link to a site full of old photos of San Francisco, for those of you with characters who live where Chance and Kye live.
Short-Short: Horse Cabs
HERE’S a link to a good article on horse-drawn cabs, which your character might have needed to rent upon occasion
Short-Short: 19th Century Men’s Attire
HERE’S a nifty little guide to some of the clothing your male characters would have worn in the 19th Century.
Short-Short: Eyewitness to the Old West
HERE’S a link to an Old West historical website – lots of good information
Short-Short: Old SF Railroads
HERE’S an interesting article on Old San Francisco’s railroads.
Short-Short: Daguerrotypes
HERE’S a link to a page full of old (1848) daguerrotypes from Middle America … fascinating!
Short-Short: Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management
HERE’S the link to one of the most famous household guides of the Victorian era!