The New World was full of unusual occurrences and strange trials for the early colonists of New England. Devastating plagues; violent conflicts with Native Americans and freak weather ravaged whole communities. When settlers saw an array of colors dancing through the night sky; they thought the Northern Lights were a sign that their end was near. Violators of public drunkenness were forced to wear large; red embroidered "Ds" around their necks for a year under the strict laws of the colonies. Through the letters; diaries and journals of influential figures of the time; historian Robert A. Geake uncovers the oddities and wonders that amazed New Englands pioneers.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. I Thought I Knew SupermanBy CliffFor those of us raised on Superman comics; TV shows; and movies who thought we really knew the character. Ive adjusted my perception of who Superman is: hes an immigrant. Hes an orphan. Hes the loneliest person in the universe due to the destruction of his world. Hes baby Moses; sent to a family in basket in the form of a spaceship. Hes the source of pride and success and later heartbreak for his creators.Tom DeHaven takes the reader on his own journey of discovery into the Superman history; the art and writing; the marketing; the making of an icon. The transformation of the character over the decades is particularly fascinating; not just the look; but the creation of his origin; supporting characters; home world; and villains.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Never stop doing good.By Johnny HeeringTom De Haven is qualified as an "expert" on Superman on the basis of his writing a novel about The Man of Tomorrow. Here; he has written a 200 page essay about The Man of Steel. It is a good read; going over the history of Superman; while giving his opinions on the "meaning" of The Metropolis Marvel. However; being a Superman "expert" myself; I did notice a few factual errors; particularly in citing the wrong issue numbers of some of the comic books. For example; he cites Action Comics #261 as the first appearance of The Fortress of Solitude when it was actually in Action #241. But thats just poor proofreading; and doesnt really detract from the quality of the book.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A bit too earthboundBy S. S. EdmistonAn enjoyable read; but I was hoping for greater insight into the cultural context and iconography of Superman over the changing American decades and mediums. Much of the book is spent chronicling the stories of the men who wrote or published the comics rather than the character himself.
