Everyone has a public side that they show to everyone, and a private side that is only shown to their most intimate friends (and sometimes, not even to them!). So […]
For You: 1800’s Parties
This is another interesting tidbit from Light and Shadows of New York Life, 1875 – all about how to throw a good party. New York has long been celebrated for […]
Make A Writer Happy
People are always happy to talk about their favorite books and authors, but did you know you can help them out? The best thing a reader can do for their […]
For You: The Lads Travel
In the latest book, the lads (and friends) must travel across the country by train. Here’s an excerpt from that chapter for your enjoyment: Half the car had been arranged […]
The Price of Fashion in 1870
I’ve found a great little book for my research: Light and Shadows in New York Life, published in 1872. There’s a chapter that gives some idea of how much a […]
1800s Medication, Part 4
God forbid the lads might need a laxative! Dr. Lorraine’s Vegetable Pill “Mild, certain, safe, efficient. It is far the best cathartic remedy yet discovered” (25 cents a box) Polk Miller’s […]
1800s Medication, Part 3
Come Spring, Carmela would probably encourage the lads to take a tonic! Old Dr. Townsend’s Sarsaparilla (sarsaparilla, molasses, senna and 18-25 proof alcohol) “the most extraordinary medicine in the world”- claimed […]
1800s Medication, Part 2
Here are some more of the over-the-counter remedies the lads might have used: For Pain: Dover’s Powder (opium and ipecac) Pain Killer: (opium?) “adapted for both internal and external application, […]
1800’s Medication, Part 1
I’m currently researching what medicines the lads would have had access to, if they had a cold or headache or something even worse. I’m having so much fun with it […]
Book Titles, Part 2
Now that you’ve had the serious advice, here’s some fun with book titles! Martin at the NY Times suggests Noun + Number of Nouns or Somebody’s Something Promise how to […]