My view [and I've had two novels of historical fiction published, one of which attracted the attention of the BBC] is that getting people, and esp. children, to read and learn something about history in this day and age is important, even if it might be only 90% accurate. Better they learn that 90%, than nothing at all. And who knows, it might open the door for a few young minds to investigate history more. I like the concepts for your books, that's a great idea, and would engage kids' imaginations, which is wonderful. Nancy ------- I was never lost, but I was bewildered once for three days. --Daniel Boone On Feb 11, 2007, at 10:14 PM, Douglas Deal wrote: > Anne: > > I see your point... I had misunderstood the basic "format" of the > book. But there is still the question of verisimilitude. What is it > that you want readers of your book to discover or understand about > early Jamestown and the native inhabitants of the area? What sort > of historical accuracy is necessary? What sort is unimportant? > > Doug > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the > instructions > at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html