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Civil War

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Explore the 1861–1865 conflict that tore America apart and shaped the Anthony family’s legacy, from Daniel Read Anthony’s cavalry command to the home front struggles.

  • What Happened After the Gunshot?—Researching Daniel Anthony’s Recovery

    Some stories won’t let you go. For me, one of those stories is the night Daniel Read Anthony received a gunshot to his neck—and lived. That single moment became the [...]

    Published On: April 15, 2026Categories: American History, Annie Anthony, Bleeding Kansas, Books by Jeanne Gehret, Daniel Read Anthony, Personal Updates, Susan B. Anthony, The Anthony FamilyTags: Anna Osborn Anthony, Daniel Read Anthony, Dauntless series, historical fiction, historical novel, historical research, personal, Songs in the Night, Susan B. Anthony, writing life, writing process
  • 19th-century style engraving of a hand placing a ballot into a box labeled ‘Your Vote for Kansas,’ symbolizing contested elections during Bleeding Kansas.

    From Bleeding Kansas to Civil War: What to Remember About Power and Violence

    As Americans witness the escalation of violence in cities far from our own borders, I can’t help recalling another period when isolated clashes hardened into full-scale war. This is Part [...]

    Published On: January 8, 2026Categories: American History, Bleeding Kansas, Books by Jeanne Gehret, Civil WarTags: antislavery, Bleeding Kansas, Born of this Fire, Civil War, Daniel Read Anthony, David Rice Atchison, Kansas, Lawrence, Quantrill, refugees, Secrets to the Wind
  • Drawing of mounted soldiers, fire, and begging householders. "The Destruction of Lawrence, Kansas".

    From Quaker Roots to Guerrilla Warrior: D.R. Anthony’s Early Crusade for Freedom

    Several years before the Civil War, Daniel Read (D.R.) Anthony—a fiery Quaker from upstate New York and brother to Susan B. Anthony—was already fighting for freedom on the Kansas-Missouri border. [...]

    Published On: November 7, 2025Categories: American History, Bleeding Kansas, Books by Jeanne Gehret, Contemporaries of the Anthonys, The Anthony FamilyTags: abolition, antislavery, Bleeding Kansas, contemporaries of the Anthonys, Daniel Read Anthony, equality, historical fiction, Kansas, Quaker abolitionists, Secrets to the Wind
  • Black woman in Victorian servant uniform is reading the novel Born of This Fire by Jeanne Gehret

    Characters inside Born of This Fire sound off!

    My Born of This Fire characters still had things to say when I typed “The End.”  Once the people who live inside of my novel got their hands on finished [...]

    Published On: October 24, 2025Categories: American History, Annie Anthony, Books by Jeanne Gehret, Civil War, Daniel Read Anthony, Personal Updates, The Anthony FamilyTags: bonus reader content, book release, Born of this Fire, Dauntless series, historical fiction, Kansas, refugees
  • Historical Christian romance Born of this Fire (Dauntless Book 2) by Jeanne Gehret.

    A marriage tested. A woman transformed. Born of This Fire.

    Annie Anthony’s love and courage blaze to life in my new historical novel, Born of This Fire. Born of This Fire—Book Two of the Dauntless Series—launches today! As it does, [...]

    Published On: October 16, 2025Categories: American History, Annie Anthony, Bleeding Kansas, Books by Jeanne Gehret, Civil War, Daniel Read Anthony, Personal Updates, Susan B. Anthony, The Anthony FamilyTags: Anna Osborn Anthony, Bleeding Kansas, book release, books about Susan B. Anthony, Born of this Fire, Civil War, Daniel Read Anthony, Dauntless series, historical fiction
  • An antique book with an ornate cover and the word Diary

    How a Hidden Diary & Old Furniture Reveal 19th-Century Life & Historical Fiction

    It’s here! After years of research and writing, I finally get to hold Born of This Fire in my hands.  Watch the unboxing and share my joy in this book’s [...]

    Published On: September 5, 2025Categories: Annie Anthony, Bleeding Kansas, Books by Jeanne Gehret, Civil WarTags: 19th century, antique furniture, Born of this Fire, hidden diary, Percival Everett
  • Cover for Born of This Fire shows woman in long dress looking out window at fire.

    Born of This Fire is coming!

    Published On: August 1, 2025Categories: Annie Anthony, Bleeding Kansas, Books by Jeanne Gehret, Civil War, Victorian LifeTags: Anna Osborn Anthony, Born of this Fire, Civil War, Kansas
  • Stories That Cross Borders: From Civil War Refugees to Modern Ones

    Back at Thanksgiving, I shared how much our lives have been enriched by families who’ve come from all over the world—enriching us with their brave stories, rich traditions, and a [...]

    Published On: June 19, 2025Categories: American History, Annie Anthony, Books by Jeanne Gehret, Civil War, Personal UpdatesTags: Anna Osborn Anthony, Born of this Fire, Dauntless series, historical fiction, refugees
  • Nineteenth-century woman in fancy blue gown beholding dusty town and horses.

    Grit & Grace: Annie Anthony steps off the train

    When Annie Anthony stepped off the train in Kansas, she didn’t know the dust would stick to everything. Fresh from Martha’s Vineyard with trunks full of fine dresses and the [...]

    Published On: June 6, 2025Categories: American History, Annie Anthony, Bleeding Kansas, Books by Jeanne Gehret, Civil War, Victorian LifeTags: Anna Osborn Anthony, books about Susan B. Anthony, Born of this Fire, Civil War, historical fiction, Kansas, short story, Trust in These Vows, Victorian customs, Women of Courage
  • White haired woman in olace blouse and wide-brimmed red hat with flowers

    Women’s History Month: How I’m Celebrating

    March—Women’s History Month—has been quite the adventure for me. It’s been a fulfilling whirlwind, and I’ve managed to bring a ton of ideas to life. Here are a few highlights: [...]

    Published On: March 24, 2025Categories: American History, Books by Jeanne Gehret, Civil War, Personal Updates, Susan B. Anthony, Women's SuffrageTags: Born of this Fire, historical fiction, historical reenactor, Kansas, Leavenworth KS, personal, Secrets to the Wind, Susan B. Anthony, women's history month
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