Tag Archives: Spanish

To Us 1950’s Kids, He was King of the Wild Frontier

Posted on May 30, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Davy Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) American myth-making was at its finest when the legend of Davy Crockett was written. The coonskin hat was a nice touch, especially since Walt Disney focused us on that feature. We … Continue reading →

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The Man who Tilted at Literary Windmills

Posted on January 16, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Miguel de Cervantes (September 20, 1547 OS – April 22, 1616 NS) On this day in 1605, Miguel de Cervantes’ novel Don Quixote is first published. It’s hard to believe it was so long ago. Cervantes claimed to have written … Continue reading →

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