My Nat Geo pieces
Back in the bygone days of 2018-2019 I had the chance to smith some words, in the “social studies” genre, for one of the ultimate prestige vendors: the National Geographic Society. Their editorial standards were the most exacting under which I’ve ever worked, but it was quite clear the final product would in all cases be scrupulously factual. I just learned that some of the articles I drafted have been published to the web as part of the Society’s digital, open-access Resource Library. The clips have no byline–a common pitfall in a freelancer’s portfolio–but I hope you’ll take my word that I recognize my work here. I offer this itemized list for your perusal. Savory delicacies for thought!
“The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears“
“Sequoyah and the Creation of the Cherokee Syllabary“
“Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Modifications“
“Industrial Revolution and Technology“
“Industrialization, Labor, and Life“
“Automobile” (encyclopedia entry)
“Effects of Transportation on the Economy“
“Steamboat” (encyclopedia entry)
“The Cattle Economy of the Maasai“
“Signing of the Declaration of Independence“