Mark, I missed this the first time around. Thanks for reposting. It is past time for the truth to come out.
BTW, that guy holding the potato masher was a great, great (lost count of how many, but pretty great) uncles of mine. Thanks for including him. He never got credit for anything.
This story reminds me a little of the "historical" writing of Will Cuppy. He wrote a book called "The Decline and Fall of Practically Everybody," which is hilarious! He uses footnotes to great effect. Thanks for this!
Delicious seconds are allowed on Substack any time, Mark. Thank you for clearing up so many inaccuracies, dispelling myths, and sharing heretofore unknown details with us. You have truly improved my education this morning. Happy family day to you, turkey or no turkey.
-"Most history books were written by people who weren’t there, writing about the past like they knew what they were talking about." These people are called "historians", and, even though they weren't there, they have combed through enough documents and media to know that these events existed in the first place.
-"I used my free time to insert myself into the group, masquerading as a Canadian fur trapper. I simply added “eh?” to the end of many of my sentences and talked about hockey a lot. They were none the wiser." Canada as such did not exist in the 1620s, not becoming an official nation until 1867. The ones who say "eh" and play hockey had yet to be born...
I’m currently reading a book about historical literature adventures. It goes way back beyond BC. I keep asking myself… How could a modern day Brit know such things. 🤭
Mark, I missed this the first time around. Thanks for reposting. It is past time for the truth to come out.
BTW, that guy holding the potato masher was a great, great (lost count of how many, but pretty great) uncles of mine. Thanks for including him. He never got credit for anything.
Happy everything to you!
Your super great uncle was ahead of his time.
Thanks, John.
This story reminds me a little of the "historical" writing of Will Cuppy. He wrote a book called "The Decline and Fall of Practically Everybody," which is hilarious! He uses footnotes to great effect. Thanks for this!
Thanks, Richard. I will check it out. 🤓
I laughed out loud at the part about the long name in place of Thanksgiving. 😜🤣
Great story and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Mark! 🦃😘🙏
Thanks, Kim. History is fascinating. 😉
Happy Thanksgiving.
Epic, Mark, simply epic. So many good lines. The only thing missing were the donuts and churros. Happy Thanksgiving, brother.
No deep fryers either. It was tough being a pilgrim.
Thanks, K.C. 🤓
The real first Thanksgiving occured in San Elizario, TX near El Paso in 1598. See link https://www.texasalmanac.com/articles/the-first-thanksgiving
There you go. More proof that History is wrong! I guess they had time machines in New Spain also.
Delicious seconds are allowed on Substack any time, Mark. Thank you for clearing up so many inaccuracies, dispelling myths, and sharing heretofore unknown details with us. You have truly improved my education this morning. Happy family day to you, turkey or no turkey.
History is what I do best. 🤣
Happy Thanksgiving, Sharron!
-"Most history books were written by people who weren’t there, writing about the past like they knew what they were talking about." These people are called "historians", and, even though they weren't there, they have combed through enough documents and media to know that these events existed in the first place.
-"I used my free time to insert myself into the group, masquerading as a Canadian fur trapper. I simply added “eh?” to the end of many of my sentences and talked about hockey a lot. They were none the wiser." Canada as such did not exist in the 1620s, not becoming an official nation until 1867. The ones who say "eh" and play hockey had yet to be born...
You caught me, David.
Plus, many people now wouldn't know what New France was. 😉
Sadly...
Thank you for the smile today. You are so clever to be able to come up with that time machine!
I got a good deal on it used. But finding a Flux Capacitor for it was not easy.
Thanks, Zoe. 🤓
A veritable feast!
Thank you Mark.
I’m currently reading a book about historical literature adventures. It goes way back beyond BC. I keep asking myself… How could a modern day Brit know such things. 🤭
They can’t. It’s wrong! 🤣
Unless they have a Time Machine. Or are Dr. Who.
Creative license!
I can’t argue with that. 😉