more by Gerald R. Rising
published on Oct. 20, 2015 10am
Gerry Rising wrote for the Sunday science page for 25 years. After he criticized the Humane Society of the United States, the whole page was axed.
published on Jun. 24, 2015 12am
Thomas Reigstad’s detailed and informative account of Twain’s 20-months stay here includes terrific samples of his newspaper writing.
published on May. 26, 2015 1pm
Historian Elizabeth R. Varon examines the end of the Civil War and how it influenced what followed and reverberates today.
published on Mar. 31, 2015 9am
Nigel Hamilton’s book sheds light on FDR’s relationships with Churchill and Stalin, and with his own generals.