This week, we suggest a bit of humor to brighten your days, and recommend a classic American play that will touch your heart. History A Forgotten History of America History of the United States By Noah Webster Written for students in 1838, this textbook by prolific author Noah Webster (of dictionary fame) is a fascinating look into early America’s place in the world, as colonists dealt with unfriendly native tribes and being the pawns of powerful European nations. Forgotten Books, 2018, 364 pages History Landmark Battles of Western Culture Carnage and Culture By Victor Davis Hanson From the naval battle at Salamis in Greece to Midway in World War II, from the defeat of the Romans at Cannae to the Battle of Tet in Vietnam, “Carnage and Culture” brilliantly traces the rise of the West, emphasizes the role of warfare in creating its institutions and ideals, and provides vivid descriptions …