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David Dampf

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The United States

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https://www.theghostsofsaratoga.com/

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History, Young Adult, Historical Fiction

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Don Pendleton was the first author I just couldn't put down. Otherwise ...more

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"The novel was a pleasure to read."
- Jeff Westerhoff, Historical Novel Society

"This book is historically accurate and it will be a popular book for young people..."
- Albany Times-Union

I was born in 1967 - putting me into the old, but not ancient category. I graduated from high school in Dutchess county, NY and then embarked on a tour of some of the finest universities in NY that were in my price range.

Graduation included a degree in history and secondary education which, naturally, became a career in teaching social studies. I taught in the same school for 33 years, retired and then went back to teach English for a short stint. My career saw various roles in our teacher's union from building representative to union president.

While I also h ...more

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