The author of Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy remains anonymous, a common practice for many 19th-century compilations of sensational adventure stories that drew from historical accounts, folklore, and popular tales to captivate readers with themes of peril and heroism on the high seas. Published around the mid-1800s by Hurst & Co., a New York firm known for producing affordable, mass-market books often referred to as “dime novels” or sensational literature, this volume is a weird and thrilling anthology of maritime disasters, escapes, and villainy spanning centuries. A fun detail about the book is its role in preserving embellished versions of real historical events; for instance, the chapter “Early American Heroism” retells the legendary early exploit of Sir Charles Wager (1666–1743), a British naval officer who indeed began his career as a cabin boy on a Quaker merchant ship under Captain John Hull and famously turned the tables on a French privateer during the late 17th-century wars between England and France. This story, while dramatized, highlights Wager’s rapid rise through the ranks to become Admiral of the White and First Lord of the Admiralty, symbolizing the era’s opportunities for bold individuals in naval service. The book’s enduring appeal lies in its blend of fact and fiction, making it a precursor to modern true-crime and adventure genres.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/the-cabin-boy-who-captured-a-french
In the last days, the Savior warned that “many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many” (Matthew 24:11). Yet He also promised that God would never leave His children without living prophets to guide them. How, then, do we discern the true from the false? The scriptures—from the days of Adam through the Restoration—give us a clear, consistent pattern. True prophets share unmistakable characteristics that have never changed. By studying these traits, pondering the scriptures, and seeking the confirming witness of the Holy Ghost, we can avoid the tragic mistake made by previous generations who rejected the very servants sent to save them.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/how-to-recognize-a-true-prophet-of
Welcome to this comprehensive directory compiling my Substack articles on the fascinating topics of Native American origins, diffusionist theories, ancient giants, the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel, Mound Builders, and pre-Columbian arrivals in the Americas. These pieces draw from 19th-century primary sources, archaeological debates, Native myths, and speculative histories to challenge conventional narratives about who first inhabited and explored the New World. Organized into thematic categories for easy navigation, this master article serves as a one-stop resource to explore interconnected ideas across time and cultures. Each category begins with a brief introduction, followed by summaries of relevant articles with direct links. I’ve grouped them based on overlapping themes like mythological parallels, artifact discoveries, and migration theories, suggesting reading paths where articles build on each other—for instance, starting with flood myths before diving into Lost Tribes ...
Just because someone claims that a person who professes to be a prophet of God—sent specifically to call believers in Jesus Christ to repentance and to come unto God—is a liar and a con-man, that accusation should not be immediately accepted as truth or as the faithful exposure of a false prophet. The scriptures establish a clear, repeated pattern: God’s covenant people, once they have drifted into false traditions, tares sown among the wheat, and wolves in sheep’s clothing within the fold, consistently mistake true prophets for deceivers, mock them, attack them, and often kill them.
This article explores that tragic pattern so that modern Christians may liken the scriptures unto themselves and avoid repeating the very mistakes that led previous generations of God’s people into apostasy and destruction.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/beware-calling-people-false-prophets
