Stories of America’s Past
Welcome to America Comes Alive!, a site I created to share little-known stories of regular people who made a difference and changed the course of history. Look around and see what inspires you! — Kate Kelly
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On April 20, 1841, Edgar Allen Poe’s story, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, first appeared in Graham’s Lady’s and Gentleman’s Magazine. This is generally considered to be the first detective story. After Poe’s story was published, detective stories began to grow in popularity. Wilkie Collins’ Moonstone was published in 1868, and about ten years later, the first Sherlock Holmes story came out.
Women Leaders
The Invention of the Fire Escape
Who Should Tell the Story of 9/11?
Martha Ann Maxwell (1831-1881): Naturalist and Taxidermist
Edith Houghton: First Woman Baseball Scout
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Welcome to America Comes Alive!, a site I created to share little-known stories of regular people who made a difference and changed the course of history. Look around and see what inspires you! — Kate Kelly