I am a historian and writer living in Olney, Maryland, the author of nine books and nearly 200 articles and essays exploring a range of historical, social and cultural topics, from 18th century slave quarters to 19th century inventors and inventions to 20th century financial regulations.

I?ve taught history at the College of Southern Maryland on the main campus at La Plata, serving as an adjunct professor of History of Western Civilization (I hold a B.A. in History and an M.A. in American ...