Book Review: Trip to Norway: Visiting the Fjords

Book Review: Trip to Norway: Visiting the Fjords by Matt Panta Disclaimer:  I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway to facilitate writing this review.  No other compensation was offered or requested. The traveler’s tale is one of the oldest forms of written storytelling.  “I went to a new place and saw new things and… Continue reading Book Review: Trip to Norway: Visiting the Fjords

Book Review: The Minneapolis Riverfront

Book Review: The Minneapolis Riverfront by Iric Nathanson The city of Minneapolis grew up around the Mississippi River, and in particular, Saint Anthony Falls, which provided hydropower for the many flour mills that at one time made Minneapolis the flour milling capital of America.  This book, part of the “Images of America” series, tells the… Continue reading Book Review: The Minneapolis Riverfront

Book Review: Age of Daredevils

Book Review: Age of Daredevils by Michael Clarkson This book covers two generations of the William “Red” Hill family of Niagara Falls, Ontario.  They were river men, swimmers, rescue workers, boat handlers–and some of them were driven to perform dangerous stunts.  And around Niagara Falls, the most daring stunt imaginable was to go over the Horseshoe… Continue reading Book Review: Age of Daredevils