J.J. WheelingMar 184 minCornelius Vanderbilt and the ATC-Nicaragua PassageAs eluded to in the last, I was led to this “what the…?" moment by a friend of the family who has traveled extensively in Nicaragua. My...
J.J. WheelingMar 144 minJust how many options did a gold-crazed opportunist have for getting to California?For many on the East Coast of the United States during the California Gold Rush, sailing around Cape Horn was a very popular option...
J.J. WheelingJan 14 minCivilian Ships and the Mexican American WarI’ve touched on the political and nationalism ambitions of President Polk when he took office, especially when it came to Mexico’s...
J.J. WheelingSep 23, 20202 minLes "Couteaux de Chasse Pistolets" and Other Legendary Dumonthier InnovationsI’ve mentioned, in earlier blogs, my joy when I stumble upon a new idea or inspiration befitting my story’s time period of which I was...
J.J. WheelingAug 20, 20204 minTudor Ice - Establishing the Ice TradeI’ve written some pretty heavy blogs of late so I thought it might be refreshing for all of us to explore a lighter subject, one that...
J.J. WheelingSep 20, 20193 minWas coverture a woman’s refuge or a grand swindle?In our modern time, coverture isn’t an everyday word. Its implications do still affect us but not nearly like they did in the 17th, 18th,...
J.J. WheelingApr 15, 20192 minThe "What the...?" factorWhen not on actual trips of discovery, I’m in my mountain cabin, laptop, books and papers scattered all around the arcs of my rocking...