tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post5803533375402201642..comments2024-03-27T22:25:42.129-05:00Comments on Reading the Past: Guest post (& giveaway) from Frances Hunter, author of The Fairest Portion of the GlobeSarah Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-78308095911601736632017-10-04T12:18:44.490-05:002017-10-04T12:18:44.490-05:00I grew up in the west, Southern Idaho. So Sacagawe...I grew up in the west, Southern Idaho. So Sacagawea has to be one of my favorite women from america's past. She was an amazing woman and one I would love to have a conversation with. Look forward to reading your book.Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01970458965726051385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-63922145394926531932011-01-11T10:18:27.719-06:002011-01-11T10:18:27.719-06:00Thank you so much! I just love portraying Fannie....Thank you so much! I just love portraying Fannie. She was such a complicated character, having been married 3 times and losing two husbands in such violent means. Locust Grove never comes out and says that her brothers beat O'Fallon to death, but I allude to that in my interpretation of her. <br /><br />I think she must have been a very resourceful lady, doing whatever it took to survive in her time period i.e. getting married again and again, shipping her kids off to family when husbands demanded, etc. I love how William took such good care of John and Ben O'Fallon. Lucy Croghan was also helpful in caring for Nancy (Ann) and Charles Thruston for a time.<br /><br />I like to use the amputation of GRC's leg as a talking point as Fannie was there and had helped care for him both before and after the accident. <br /><br />The Clarks really were an amazing family. It's too bad that more people don't know how very much they contributed to our nation.<br /><br />I look forward to purchasing a copy of your book.Sharronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899627123051863141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-30680594554259925212011-01-11T08:41:34.034-06:002011-01-11T08:41:34.034-06:00Sharron, great question. I have to say that we put...Sharron, great question. I have to say that we put the Fanny story together from little bits and pieces from all over, but the primary sources were these: <br /><br />“The Intrigues of Dr. James O’Fallon,” by John Carl Parish, published in the Mississippi Valley Historical Review in 1930. <br /><br />and A Wilderness So Immense by Jon Kukla (2004), which first brought the dramatic story of the domestic abuse of Fanny Clark O’Fallon to our attention. <br /><br />For general details on the Clark family in this period, we used William Clark and the Shaping of the West, by Landon Y. Jones (2004) and Dear Brother, edited by James Holmberg (2002, as well as the George Rogers Clark biographies Background to Glory, by John Bakeless (1957), The Life of George Rogers Clark, by James Alton James (1928), and George Rogers Clark: His Life and Public Services, by Temple Bodley (1927).<br /><br />Finally, we also did extensive research about the effects of domestic abuse on a personality and incorporated that research into our fictionalized account. Ultimately, so little is known of Fanny's life that we did a lot of "informed speculation," but we did ground her as deeply in fact as we could. Hope this helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-45637515688913046972011-01-10T19:22:14.488-06:002011-01-10T19:22:14.488-06:00Hi! I know I am too late for this giveaway, but I...Hi! I know I am too late for this giveaway, but I wanted to contact you. I am a first-person re-enactor at Historic Locust Grove in Louisville, KY, and I portray Fannie Fitzhugh in our re-enactments throughout the year. I am always looking for ways to flesh out her life because I think she was just as interesting as her older brothers. I would like to read this book, and I am wondering about the historical accuracy of it. Can you tell me, please, where you found your information? Do you have a bibliography for it? I always try to make sure I am as accurate as possible. Thank you!Sharronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899627123051863141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-21773152836958848312010-03-12T12:33:38.196-06:002010-03-12T12:33:38.196-06:00Fabulous post to the fine guest bloggers, and than...Fabulous post to the fine guest bloggers, and thanks for sharing, Sarah! I'm always fascinated by the accounts and history of "le plus beau pays du monde" (and especially the French who lived there...another book for another time, perchance?). Fascinating account of Fanny!Rowennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757364614589686606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-18013603235015495622010-03-11T08:38:11.315-06:002010-03-11T08:38:11.315-06:00This has been really fun, reading the comments and...This has been really fun, reading the comments and learning about some new women heroines. What a smart bunch of readers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-65962988845336987762010-03-10T19:31:42.507-06:002010-03-10T19:31:42.507-06:00My favorite historical heroine is Sacajawea. She ...My favorite historical heroine is Sacajawea. She was a very young woman, with a newborn infant, and went on an exploratory journey with the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery. I've always been fascinated with her.<br />I think this book sounds really good!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831144769121001738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-62583256908877294752010-03-08T14:09:47.699-06:002010-03-08T14:09:47.699-06:00I search out everything on Abigail Adams!
Please e...I search out everything on Abigail Adams!<br />Please enter me in the "The Fairest Portion of the Globe"<br />ThanksTrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08433267659328100422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-80506193721675389982010-03-07T11:06:02.923-06:002010-03-07T11:06:02.923-06:00What an intriguing & extensive post! I also l...What an intriguing & extensive post! I also love multi-generational sagas, they are so enveloping.<br />A favorite Female character from American history would be Louisa May Alcott. There is so much more to her than just the books she wrote to make a living.<br /><br />Please enter me in the giveaway, I would love a chance to read this story.<br />Thanks!<br />marieburton2004 at yahoo dot comBurtonReview https://www.blogger.com/profile/15113347274782450564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-91101451526656084902010-03-06T10:36:56.776-06:002010-03-06T10:36:56.776-06:00Since I just saw a documentary about her, I have t...Since I just saw a documentary about her, I have to say I have a new admiration for Dolly Madison and her bravery and social skills (she never forgot a name!!!!!)<br />This book looks like a wonderful read!Barbara C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13370704652033210300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-43495836459119337492010-03-06T02:41:48.577-06:002010-03-06T02:41:48.577-06:00"...her favorite characters were fiery, tempe...<i>"...her favorite characters were fiery, tempestuous heroines who lived life on an epic scale, complete with pulse-pounding romance and lots and lots of suffering."</i><br /><br />I agree completely with the above. This post was a fascinating read. <br /><br />As a physician who has worked for the Veterans Administration and who has a deep fondness and respect for our soldiers, I would have to say Clara Barton is my favorite female character from U.S. History.<br /><br />moonette@gmail.comAnnettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-38015899455206524952010-03-05T10:29:17.384-06:002010-03-05T10:29:17.384-06:00I'm fascinated by Eleanor Roosevelt. Thank yo...I'm fascinated by Eleanor Roosevelt. Thank you for the giveaway.<br /><br />s.mickelson at gmail dot comSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521434567047157194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-53419068574625033402010-03-05T08:24:43.885-06:002010-03-05T08:24:43.885-06:00Loved your post, and the image of the unknown woma...Loved your post, and the image of the unknown woman. It gives your character a face. My nomination for "interesting historical character" would have to be Annie Bloomer, who lived in the 1800s and had her own publications which featured articles promoting women's rights. Because of her activism, a woman's garment, "bloomers", carries her name. When I get time, I'm going to delve further into her life. Good luck with your novel!Joyce Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632240079786411386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-72490912850885461732010-03-05T07:08:21.588-06:002010-03-05T07:08:21.588-06:00Great post - loved all of the details! Please keep...Great post - loved all of the details! Please keep it up!<br /><br />I always had a lot of female British heroines but from my own country - the United States - I would have to say my female pioneer ancestors - my great-grandma who gave birth to my grandmother on a train along the Texas border while being chased by Pancho Villa and his bandits! <br /><br />I'm incredibly proud of my female ancestors and only hope that I can measure up to their strength and bravery!<br />My two times great-grandma who held down a farm in upstate New York during the time of the Erie Canal but always found time to feed her beloved birds and squirrels. <br /><br />I'm incrediblyKatherine Gypsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-24230865377507740992010-03-04T16:45:07.394-06:002010-03-04T16:45:07.394-06:00Wow! What an interesting post about Fanny Clark. ...Wow! What an interesting post about Fanny Clark. I am so anxious to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway.<br /><br />My favorite historical woman is Abigail Adams, so smart, so devoted to the American cause.<br /><br />lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)comLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15809165184459649536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-19845665415620298862010-03-04T15:00:22.667-06:002010-03-04T15:00:22.667-06:00Amelia Earhart. As a homebody who likes to stay a...Amelia Earhart. As a homebody who likes to stay as close to the stable ground as possible, I admire her sense of adventure.<br /><br />sliugarcia@gmail.comShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07272782963335980909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-65006981063765460442010-03-04T13:38:40.176-06:002010-03-04T13:38:40.176-06:00Fascinating. It's a real treat for me when aut...Fascinating. It's a real treat for me when authors connect with real people who were not well known and give them a chance to shine in their stories.<br /><br />There are so many American women to choose from, but since I was just admiring a painting depicting Clara Barton on a local Civil War battlefield, I'll choose her as my hero today.<br /><br />I'm going to read this book regardless, but it would be great to win a copy!Jenny Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12912015732671970679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-34348216640732589352010-03-04T10:09:14.182-06:002010-03-04T10:09:14.182-06:00As a Canadian I would say Gabrielle Roy. I loved T...As a Canadian I would say Gabrielle Roy. I loved The Tin Flute.<br /><br />Please enter me to win.<br />Thanks.mariaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10512289009214074359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-57742965798397770702010-03-04T09:03:00.472-06:002010-03-04T09:03:00.472-06:00I will give you two women heroes. Emily Carr a gre...I will give you two women heroes. Emily Carr a great Canadian artist and Nellie McClung a pioneer for the rights of women.<br />Please enter me in the giveaway.<br />It looks like a great book.<br />Thanksrubydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063042356283936126noreply@blogger.com