The Forgotten Founding Father: Noah Webster's Obsession and the Creation of an American Culture | 
pickVery interesting bio of the man whose footprints are all through American history and American literary history. Considering the heavy hitters he hung out with in his life (Washington, Hamilton, and Franklin to mention a few), I knew basically nothing about Noah Webster, Jr. before listening to this book. Recommended for American history buffs, word lovers, and writers.
Isaac Beers sold what sounded like balloon hats in his general store in New Haven, CT on the eve of the American Revolution. Anybody had any idea what they are? Google is giving me nothing.
#TBRtemptation post! A treat for word lovers & history buffs, here's a fantastic bio of Noah Webster. We all know him for his dictionary--set to distinguish American culture from British--but he has many other achievements. He was confidant to Washington & Franklin, started NYC's first newspaper, influenced copyright law with his millions-selling blue-backed speller for schools, founded Amherst college, and much more! #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎
