t is 1775.The conflict between the American colonists and the British Parliament has come to a head at Boston. War seems inevitable. Behind the war; unseen hands move unknowing pieces; manipulating events according to ancient plans. Beside the war; ghosts and monsters walk the land and ancient curses run their course.Welcome to the Thirteen Colonies.In this book you will find maps and information covering each of the Thirteen Colonies; plus the Province of Maine and local native peoples; plus a short ready-to-play adventure; A Surprise for General Gage. A glossary explains unfamiliar terms both native and colonial; and a bibliography points to more detailed information on the colonies and their inhabitants.Written by Graeme Davis; this book is your guide to the Thirteen Colonies. Filled with maps; adventure hooks; and other information; this book picks up were Colonial Gothic Revised left off; and begins exploring the world of Colonial Gothic.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not So Easily Forgotten FacesBy MagPiForgotten Faces is one of those rare books that can catch your interest on a number of levels. For me it was not just the historical aspect but also the genealogical. I was raised in SF and while growing up went with my parents to visit our departed friends and family in the Colma Cemetaries every other Sunday. The faces on those stones and in the book were very familiar to me; one face and account I knew well; the others I had always speculated on. It was wonderful to finally place them and read some of their stories.I went ahead and gave the book five stars; even though there were numerous typos; they did not distract from the overall message of the book. Since the author was very exact in his research and the telling of my Aunt Bridie's story; I would assume the other stories are as accurate as well. I would have loved to have a hard bound edition but was unable to locate one.I whole heartedly agree that all memorial portraits should be valued as true works of art; they are indeed a beautiful final testament to a loved ones life and death. Overall it contains an interestingly wonderful collection of historical portraitures and engaging stories. Thank you to Mr. Horne for such beautiful photos and documentation.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Explores a unique aspect of America's historyBy Midwest Book ReviewForgotten Faces explores a unique aspect of America's history - the photo-ceramic memorial portraits upon tombstones; long-forgotten art in plain sight. Black-and-white photographs througout reveal the skill and emotion behind these images; which remain perfectly preserved despite ornamenting tombstones for almost a century. The text discusses epitaphs and inscriptions on the tombstones with the portraits; as well as surveying what is known about the men and women whose likenesses have been captured to heartrending perfection. Images of immigrants from 28 nations from cemeteries in various American and European locations combine to create a unique cross-section of photographic art and history combined.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A Unique Glimpse Into Past LivesBy David R. SmithForgotten Faces offers a surprisingly detailed look into our history. The text is easily read. Although the portraits are the heart of the book; the author's descriptions and insights enliven the images. I was impressed by the breadth of knowledge about the portraits. Questions I had while reading were often answered in a following chapter. The book is a pleasantly thorough treatment of a little known area of our history. This book has left me with a new outlook on memorials in general and with a hope that around the country further research into these memorial portraits will be undertaken.
