Dr. John Wilson: Vermont's Enigmatic Highwayman Doctor and the Enduring Mystery of Captain Thunderbolt
Uncover the captivating Vermont folklore of Dr. John Wilson, a respected physician accused posthumously of being the notorious Captain Thunderbolt—partner to executed highwayman Michael Martin (Captain Lightfoot). Explore the Round Schoolhouse in Brookline, hidden scars, the 1847 pamphlet revelation, and ties to New England outlaw legends like those in our Old Leatherman and North Pond Hermit posts
The Rebel Preacher Who Wrote Democracy: Thomas Hooker and the Great Hartford Venture of 1636
The forgotten founder: how rebel preacher Thomas Hooker fled Massachusetts, led a wilderness exodus in 1636, and wrote the Fundamental Orders, the world’s first written constitution that put “we the people” in charge 137 years before Jefferson.