The Projector

Amusements & Useful Devices from K. A. Wisniewski

General Casimir Pulaski: A Polish Hero of the American Revolution

Every year, the United States recognizes General Casimir Pulaski—Polish-born hero of the American Revolution—on October 11, commemorating his death from wounds received at the Siege of Savannah in 1779. Known … Continue reading

October 10, 2025 · Leave a comment

A Dog in the Fog of War: George Washington, General Howe, and an Unlikely Tale of Kindness

During the American Revolutionary War, amidst the turmoil of battle and the clashing ambitions of empires, a small event unfolded that revealed the character of one of history’s most revered … Continue reading

February 25, 2025 · Leave a comment

Accidental Diarist: A Review

The Accidental Diarist: A History of the Daily Planner in America By Molly A. McCarthy. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2013. 302 pp., HC $90 Pb $30) http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/A/bo15357320.html     … Continue reading

March 6, 2018 · Leave a comment