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Insights from History Highlights podcast & free eBook
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We are off on our first Mississippi River cruise of the season, from Memphis down to New Orleans. So, it seems appropriate that the eBook we are sharing today is from this region. But first...
NEW PODCAST! "Insights" from History Highlights: Episode #5. It's been a year since we debuted this audio podcast feature where we have off-the-cuff conversations about historical events, upcoming projects, our cruising adventures, and more. In this fifth installment, we talk about our experiences on the new California rivers cruises, Bill shares a quick update about his historical fiction novel and we share upcoming History Highlights plans for this year. CLICK HERE to enjoy this 16-minute podcast episode.
If you missed our other podcast episodes, you can listen to them by clicking on the links below:
CLICK HERE to listen to "INSIGHTS" from History Highlights: Episode 1
CLICK HERE to listen to "INSIGHTS" from History Highlights: Episode 2
CLICK HERE to listen to "INSIGHTS" from History Highlights: Episode 3
CLICK HERE to listen to "INSIGHTS" from History Highlights: Episode 4
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As always, we endeavor to inspire within you a fascination for America’s past to ensure the potential of its future. So, let’s get started on our exploration of the drama and significance of “The Civil War Anaconda Plan: The Union Strategy that Won the War.” This story is filled with dynamic, larger-than-life people and incredible events. The impact of this chapter of history truly altered the destiny of the United States. This weekend, our FREE eBook is "The Civil War Anaconda Plan" To get your free download, CLICK HERE.
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Hi! We share great stories from history. Check out recent newsletters including FREE eBooks, online video presentations, and subscribe today for these weekly treats!
American Melody in Natchez. Photo by JoAnn Funk Hello, friends! We are having a marvelous time on the Lower Mississippi River. What a gorgeous springtime here! The flowers are blooming and the weather has been warm. We are starting an Eagle Society cruise today. These special theme cruises celebrate our treasured repeat guests (or "frequent floaters" as we fondly call them) and we will be hosting for the week, adding extra entertainment and enrichment. We are looking forward to reconnecting...
Hello, friends! We are on our next adventure and sending this to you from the American Melody, back on the Mighty Mississippi. We hope you are doing well, wherever you are in the world. Drop us a note by replying to this email if you're so inclined. We would love to hear from you. Last week we shared with you a great Civil War story and a free download of our "Civil War Anaconda Plan" eBook. In this newsletter, we highlight two anniversaries of monumental historical events in 1865. On April...
Hello! Happy April! Ahh, Spring! We are finishing up our time on the Historic South cruises. Next, we're off to the Lower Mississippi River. How lucky we are to get to explore so many interesting places in America! One of those fascinating places is historic Beaufort, SC. When we were docked there the other day, we got a personal tour from a guest that we had met on a cruise several years ago who lives in the area. Such a treat! Thanks so much, Joe Roney, for the history stories and for...