Dear Readers,

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I’m thrilled to embark on a new journey with you, diving into the rich tapestry of our history through the lens of imagined characters. It's my passion to blend fact and fiction, and I'm delighted to keep the art of storytelling alive with this new series! 

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"America Comes of Age" opens its saga with a journey back to the lively and colorful era of the "Gay 90s." This transformative period, also known as the Industrial Age and the Age of the Robber Barons, serves as the backdrop for a gripping narrative filled with ambition and change. It was a time when majestic railroads wove the nation together—from the bustling cities of the North to the sun-warmed South, and across the vast expanses of the West. The introduction of refrigerated boxcars not only revolutionized transportation but also reshaped countless lives and landscapes across the country.

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The series, stretching from the 1890s to the 1930s, is an enthralling period characterized by remarkable innovations that ushered in both prosperity and excess. However, beneath the surface of growth lay stark inequalities, where the struggles of poverty and the immigrant experience contrasted sharply with the era's opulence. As society evolved, so too did the political landscape, setting the stage for dramatic world wars and the rollercoaster of economic booms and busts that would redefine America’s destiny.

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As a devoted history enthusiast, I cannot wait to share “America Comes of Age” with you, highlighting the extraordinary events that shaped our nation. From the rise of the automobile and the advent of electricity to the fervor of the Suffragette Movement, the Great Fire, and the San Francisco Earthquake. We will also delve into the immigration waves, Black Friday, the Chicago Fair, the chilling tale of the serial killer Holmes, the tragic sinking of the Titanic, the Great War (WWI), the Prohibition Era, the dazzling Roaring Twenties, and the hardships of the Great Depression... just to name a few!

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My warmest wish is that you join me on this incredible exploration of our past. Together, let's uncover the stories that built our nation.

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With love, light, and peace,

Linda