Stories of American History

Paul Wonning

Listeners will hear podcasts about the great nation that we call the United States of America. Visit the author's web site at Mossy Feet Books

Episodes

  1. Thomas Hickey Joins Conspiracy to Kill Washington

    6d ago

    Thomas Hickey Joins Conspiracy to Kill Washington

    Thomas Hickey Joins Conspiracy to Kill Washington Today I will talk about the beginning of the plot to assassinate, or kidnap, General George Washington. I will also relate some of the other events that happed that week. To read the full versions, purchase and read my book, The American Revolution - 1776. It is part of the United State History Series You can enjoy the preceding book 1775, which is available on the website, www.mossyfeetbooks.com.  Just click the "United States History Series" on the lower left hand side of the home page.  The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

    7 min
  2. A Busy Week During the Revolution

    May 26

    A Busy Week During the Revolution

    A Busy Week During the Revolution Greetings, today I will relate a series of events in May 1776. No big events occurred during the week of May 24 - 31, however a potpourri of smaller, consequential events took place that would have important results later on. This an excerpt from my book, 1776. The book is now finished and is available on Amazon in softbound, ebook and audio book formats.  It is part of the Time Line of United States History Series You can enjoy the preceding book 1775, which is available on the website, This an excerpt from his book, 1776.  The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

    6 min
  3. The Road to Independence - Forming Local Governments

    May 12

    The Road to Independence - Forming Local Governments

    The Road to Independence  - Forming Local Governments Today the author talks about the steps Congress and Virginia took to replace the governance provided by the Royal Governors, who had either deserted the colony they governed or had become largely impotent. This an excerpt from his book, 1776. The book is in the final edit phase and publishing will begin on May 11  It will be part of the Time Line of United States History Series Meanwhile, you can enjoy the book 1775, which is available on the website, www.mossyfeetbooks.com.  Just click the "Timeline of United States History" on the lower left hand side of the home page.  A box set that includes all six volumes of the series is available at that link at an economical price.   The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

    9 min
  4. General Charles Cornwallis Arrives America

    May 5

    General Charles Cornwallis Arrives America

    General Charles Cornwallis Arrives America Today the author talks about General Cornwallis' arrival in America and some of the other events of May 2 through May 9. This an excerpt from his book, 1776. The book is in the final edit phase and publishing will begin on May 11  It will be part of the Time Line of United States History Series Meanwhile, you can enjoy the book 1775, which is available on the website, www.mossyfeetbooks.com.  Just click the "Timeline of United States History" on the lower left hand side of the home page.  A box set that includes all six volumes of the series is available at that link at an economical price.   The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

    7 min
  5. The First Thirteen Colonies

    Apr 28

    The First Thirteen Colonies

    The First Thirteen Colonies Greetings, today I will move away temporarily from our recounting of the events of 1776 and I will talk about my newest book, The First 13, available now on Amazon as well as other online book retailers.  https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2026/04/13/the-first-thirteen-colonies/ The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

    7 min
  6. Britain Hires German Mercenaries

    Apr 21

    Britain Hires German Mercenaries

    Greetings, today I will talk about the Germans agreeing to send mercenary troops to the colonies to fight the American rebels. This is an excerpt from my book, 1776. I have finished the book and am in the editing phase. I hope to release it in Mid May. Timeline of United States History Series Meanwhile, you can enjoy the book 1775, which is available on the website, www.mossyfeetbooks.com.  Just click the "Timeline of United States History" on the lower left-hand side of the home page.  A box set that includes all six volumes of the series is available at that link at an economical price.   The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

    7 min
  7. War Between the Colonies - The Yankee and Pennamite War

    Apr 14

    War Between the Colonies - The Yankee and Pennamite War

    In this episode the author discusses a war over land erupted between the Yankees and Pennamites in 1775. This is an excerpt from my book, 1776. I am still writing this book, which I hope to release in April or May of this year. It will be part of the Timeline of United States History Series Meanwhile, you can enjoy the book 1775, which is available on the website, www.mossyfeetbooks.com.  Just click the "Timeline of United States History" on the lower left-hand side of the home page.  A box set that includes all six volumes of the series is available at that link at an economical price.   The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

    6 min
  8. Battle of Block Island.

    Apr 7

    Battle of Block Island.

    Greetings, today I will talk about the events of April 5 -11, which included the Battle of Block Island. This an excerpt from my book, 1776. I am still writing this book, which I hope to release in April or May of this year. It will be part of the Time Line of United States History Series Meanwhile, you can enjoy the book 1775, which is available on the website, www.mossyfeetbooks.com.  Just click the "Timeline of United States History" on the lower left-hand side of the home page.  A box set that includes all six volumes of the series is available at that link at an economical price.   The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

    5 min
  9. Congress Authorized Legalized Piracy

    Mar 31

    Congress Authorized Legalized Piracy

    Congress Authorized Legalized Piracy Greetings, today we learn that the Congress authorized legalized piracy during the early days of 1776. This an excerpt from my book, 1776. I am still writing this book, which I hope to release in April or May of this year. It will be part of the Time Line of United States History Series Meanwhile, you can enjoy the book 1775, which is available on the website, www.mossyfeetbooks.com.  Just click the "Timeline of United States History" on the lower left hand side of the home page.  A box set that includes all six volumes of the series is available at that link at an economical price.   The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

    8 min
  10. A Hand Full of Events from March

    Mar 24

    A Hand Full of Events from March

    A Hand Full of Events from March Today we visit the week of March 22 - 28, 1776. This was an eventful week in the nation's history, not with the occurrence of one huge incident, but with a series of smaller events. This an excerpt from my book, 1776. I am still writing this book, which I hope to release in April or May of this year. It will be part of the Time Line of United States History Series Meanwhile, you can enjoy the book 1775, which is available on the website, www.mossyfeetbooks.com.  Just click the "Timeline of United States History" on the lower left hand side of the home page.  A box set that includes all six volumes of the series is available at that link at an economical price.   The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

    3 min
  11. British Evacuate Boston

    Mar 17

    British Evacuate Boston

    British Evacuate Boston On March 17, 1776, 250 years ago, the British soldiers began to evacuate Boston under the watchful guns of patriots watching from above. This an excerpt from my book, 1776. I am still writing this book, which I hope to release in April or May of this year. It will be part of the Time Line of United States History Series Meanwhile, you can enjoy the book 1775, which is available on the website, www.mossyfeetbooks.com.  Just click the "Timeline of United States History" on the lower left hand side of the home page.  A box set that includes all six volumes of the series is available at that link at an economical price.   The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

    4 min
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About

Listeners will hear podcasts about the great nation that we call the United States of America. Visit the author's web site at Mossy Feet Books

Information

  • Creator
    Paul Wonning
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Stories of American History
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