My fav quote is: "A history of the United States told through water can therefore illuminate the scale and reach of American power while highlighting ruptures, contradictions, and—pun unintended—unexpected watersheds in the nation’s past," as I realize that the pun was perhaps actually intended...
Modern American History@modamhist.bsky.social · 4mo agoIn our special issue on A Water's History of the United States, a new Soapbox from guest editors Gaetano Di Tommaso and @dariofazzi.bsky.social makes the case for centering water in histories of the United States, arguing that water was a driving force in American history.
