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Category Archives: English history

10 Facts about Hunting in the Regency Era

Simply Romance Posted on September 9, 2014 by Alina K. FieldSeptember 8, 2014

In my quest for authenticity in my Regency stories, I’ve been reading English Country Life, 1780-1830, by E. W. Bovill. Wild game is a wonderful source of grass-fed, locally-sourced, organic food. Hunting in the United States is regulated for ecological … Continue reading →

Posted in English history, Regency, research, Uncategorized | Tagged dogs, flint-lock, history, hunting, poaching, Regency, transportation

Dukes, Coronets, Strawberry Leaves, and Silver Balls

Simply Romance Posted on April 22, 2014 by Alina K. FieldApril 21, 2014

  “Good morning, sir,” said one child, on being introduced to the Duke of Sutherland at one Coronation. “No, boy!” hissed his embarrassed father, “Say ‘Your Grace.’” “Beg pardon, father,” rejoined the child, and looking the Duke full in the … Continue reading →

Posted in English history, Regency, research, romance fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged dukes, fiction, peerage, Regency, romance

Domesday Book

Simply Romance Posted on September 17, 2013 by Alina K. FieldSeptember 15, 2013

No, that heading is not a spelling error. Recently (see my What I’m Reading page) I had the good fortune to spend some time, and alas, too much money, in a couple of used book stores in Prescott, AZ. I came … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle of Hastings, Domesday Book, English history, Henry of Ferrers, Lady Godiva, medieval history, Prescott, Uncategorized | Tagged Battle of Hastings, census, Domesday Book, English history, history, Prescott
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