No registration is necessary. In the second edition of this new feature of our newsletter we find that big, fat historical novels are much in evidence this summer. Some of the standouts in the Popular Library section range from the Crusades to nineteenth century Texas. Also setting a tale in early England, Edward Rutherfurd gives us the history of the New Forest. Then travel with Jean, a Christian soldier who has been inspired by Pope Urban in 1095 to help wrest Jerusalem from the infidel .
American history proves every bit as fascinating in a trio of star-spangled novels.
The Gates of the Alamo . The telling of this tale from the perspective of the Mexican attackers as well as from the defenders adds an interesting historical note. These featured books may be found in the Popular Library on the lower level, shelved by the author s last name. If you can t find the one you want, ask at either Reference Desk where a librarian can reserve it for you if it s already checked out. I can t swim.