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Ethan Kaille’s Diary: January 1, 1765

Posted on January 1, 2012 by dbjackson

In researching the life and times of Ethan Kaille, thieftaker and conjurer, whose many adventures in Colonial Boston are the subject matter for the upcoming Thieftaker books (beginning with Thieftaker, book I of the Thieftaker Chronicles) I have in the … Continue reading →

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This Week’s History Lesson

Posted on October 25, 2011 by dbjackson

For some reason, October was an active month in the 1760s.  You can look through history time lines for some months and find relatively little of consequence.  October, on the other hand, is filled with significant events. In 1760, on … Continue reading →

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News About THIEFTAKER!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by dbjackson

Okay, some of the news is not so good.  The official hardcover release date for Thieftaker, book 1 of The Thieftaker Chronicles, has been pushed back once more, this time to July 2012. But other than that, it’s all good … Continue reading →

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Another Week in Boston’s History

Posted on June 27, 2011 by dbjackson

Another week, another historical trend to share.  I’m going to assume that most of you are familiar with the stuff that was happening 235 years ago (the Continental Congress, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, etc.) but there was … Continue reading →

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This Week in Boston’s History

Posted on June 17, 2011 by dbjackson

During this week, in 1768, Boston’s royal customs officials, who on June 11 of that year fled the city for the safety of the British Garrison on Castle William, a fortified island in Boston Harbor, petitioned the Crown for military … Continue reading →

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