The Story of Writing

Story of Writing August 1, 2025


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England abolishes slavery, Henry Perky patents shredded wheat, Harriet Quimby gets her pilot's license, and Frank Herbert's novel "Dune" is published. The birthday club includes Francis Scott Key and Herman Melville - with a reading from Melville's classic "Moby Dick."

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The Story of WritingBy Jon Brown