Nanci M. Pattenden
I actually go through the old newspapers looking for murders (1800s or early 1900s). The newspapers are also a good source of current events and products. Knowing what people did, purchased, or how they spoke makes the book more realistic. Unless of course you are writing fantasy or sci-fi. :)
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