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The Inn at Traveler’s Rest
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The first structure on Traveler’s Rest’s land was a small cabin, built shortly after the Revolutionary War by Major Jesse Walton. Walton received the land surrounding the Tugaloo Crossroads, including a ford and creek that were later named Walton’s Ford, as a grant from the U.S. government. After his death,…
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Traveler’s Rest: A History in Asides
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Coming Soon: Traveler’s Rest and the Tugaloo Crossroads by Robert Eldridge Bouwman Bouwman tells Traveler’s Rest’s story through the lives of its residents and their neighbors. The focus of the history mainly rests on the white early American settlers. A compelling story lives in the margins of the history, however, that…
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The Five Literary Characters Everybody Loves
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Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald He’s mysterious, loyal, rich, intelligent, vivacious, and more importantly from the most glamorous time period in American history. Jay Gatsby’s persona is enough to make every woman swoon, and the way Nick Caraway describes him would probably make men swoon as…
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Coming Soon: “Traveler’s Rest and the Tugaloo Crossroads” by Robert Eldridge Bouwman
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In 1964, Traveler’s Rest, an old inn on the Georgia side of Lake Hartwell, officially became a National Historic Landmark. The inn deserved the title, as it is strongly steeped in history; in fact, it will celebrate its 200th birthday this year! The land surrounding it, previously known as Tugaloo,…
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What Was Bombay?
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Imagine As a part to commence the release of the Press’s latest book, Bombay in the Age of Disco by Tinaz Pavri, here’s a little background information on the city of Bombay. Imagine walking the crowded streets of Bombay, India. To your left a street vendor is selling something delicious,…
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Five of the Most Romantic Classics to Read on Valentine’s Day
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Elizabeth Bennet, the playful and feisty protagonist, meets and is immediately insulted by the aloof and unfriendly Mr. Darcy. The two trade witty repartee on multiple occasions, and Darcy eventually falls for Lizzie’s intelligence and wit. Lizzie continues to be prejudiced against him and…
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10 Tips to Help You Combat Writer’s Block
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Writer’s block is incredibly frustrating and common, especially during the first few weeks back in class after a break. I frequently find myself staring at an open Word document and having absolutely no idea what to write. There is no simple fix, but here are some tips that may help…