A pump handle. A bomb bay door. A book thrown in the dust.
Three turning points. Three moments when the ordinary world ended and something irreversible began.
The Handle on Broad Street collects three works of narrative history — lean, cinematic, and grounded in primary sources — that ask a deceptively simple question: What does it actually feel like to be inside history when it breaks?
I’m a passionate writer who likes to write about historical events. My writing is a reflection of my interest in history and historical events. Learning from the past is a great way to know about the future. Join me on this wild ride through some o history most compelling stories and events. View all by Seraphina Pendleton
