Eric Flint's 1632 & Beyond: Alternate History Stories

Volume 11 #15: Adventures in Transportation

Previous Adventures in Transportation: An Examination of Drags, Carts, Wagons and Carriages Available in the 17th centuryWritten by Karen BergstralhThe intention of this piece is to acquaint the 1632 aficionados with the types of wheeled and non-wheeled land transport available for moving heavy and bulky items. Considering that the up-timers will have a variety of […]

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Volume 11 #6: The Treasure Hunters

Previous / Next The Treasure HuntersWritten by Karen BergstralhMarch, 2000The librarian stamped the book and handed it across the desk. “This is a grown-up book, Mikey. It came all the way from a library in Richmond and you can only have one renewal on it. It must be back by April sixteenth.”Michael Arthur Tyler grabbed the book […]

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Volume 8 #11: Rolling On

Previous / Next Rolling Onby Karen BergstralhJanuary 1632“Master Ritterhof, Master Eisenbach, may I present my staff?” Martin asked, conscious of the scuffling sounds behind him. He heard Max hiss something at Jakob followed by a ‘thwack.’“Certainly, Master Schmidt. Certainly.” Master Blacksmith Bruno Ritterhof smiled in return, politely ignoring the apprentices’ bustle. “Master Eisenbach and I […]

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Grantville Gazette 5 #6: Of Masters and Men

Previous / Next Of Masters And MenKaren BergstralhNovember, 1631  Master Carpenter Herman Glauber walked from the open door to the forge in the blacksmith shop Martin Schmidt ran for him. Putting down his bulging briefcase he stood warming his hands above the coals. Glauber nodded pleasantly at Martin and, looking around the shop, beamed.“Rolf, Jakob, finish […]

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Grantville Gazette 4 #3: One Man’s Junk

Previous / NextOne Man’s JunkKaren BergstrahlMartin Schmidt paused, his spoon barely touching the stew. His stomach would have him attack the stew bowl like a starving wolf but his mind held him back. Carefully, he took one spoonful and then put his spoon down. A sip of beer helped but his hand shook slightly. Reminding […]

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Volume 3 #10: The Impact of Mechanization on German Farms

Previous / NextThe Impact of Mechanization on German FarmsKaren BergstralhWhat will happen when Grantville introduces nineteenth-century farm equipment to seventeenth-century farmers? Will there be a rapid adaptation of the new machines followed by a similarly rapid increase in productivity? Will this in turn lead to an equally rapid decrease in the numbers of farm laborers? […]

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Volume 1 #8: Horse Power

Horse Powerby Karen BergstrahlPreviousThe people of Grantville have been plunged into a world where horsepower literally means horse power.In the 17th century muscle, water, and air provided power. Water wheels provide power for mills but their use is limited by location. Water is also subject to seasonal variations. Air-driven power always comes to mind with […]

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Grantville Gazette #001

NextTable of ContentsGrantville Gazette, Volume 1 Editor-in-Chief ~ Eric FlintBaen’s BarEditor’s Preface1. Portraits by Eric Flint2. Anna’s Story by Loren Jones3. Curio and Relic by Tom Van Natta4. The Sewing Circle by Gorg Huff5. The Rudolstadt Colloquy by Virginia DeMarce6. Radio in the 1632 Universe by Rick Boatright7. They’ve Got Bread Mold,So Why Can’t They […]

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