The Thesaurus of Historic Settings

By Patrick Sager

Crafting a story is not just about a compelling plot or relatable characters; it is about creating a universe so absorbing that your readers lose themselves in it. This becomes even more complex when you are incorporating historical settings into fantasy, thriller, or other genres.
Imagine you're penning a romance set in Victorian London. How did the air smell? What did the streets sound like under the weight of horse-drawn carriages?
Inside the Thesaurus of Historic Settings, you will find the sights, sounds and smells for 30 popular historic settings.
Immerse your readers in the sights, sounds, and smells of the past. Whether your novel is set in ancient Rome, medieval Europe, Victorian London or the Wild West, this book provides the vivid details you need to transport your audience back in time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sandra Miller
• Release date: Aug 31, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223117919

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The Thesaurus of Historic Settings

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Contents

Contents

Introduction

A Street in Athens Circa 350 BC

A Street in Pompei Circa 50 CE

A Danish Longhouse Circa 850 CE

A Viking Warship Circa 850

A London Street Circa 1340

A Royal Feast in England Circa 1340

An Inn in England Circa 1340

A Medieval Fair Circa 1340

An English Castle Circa 1340

An Evening Meal at an English Castle Circa 1340

An English Abbey Circa 1340

A Serf Dwelling Circa 1340

An English Village Circa 1340

The Harem in Topkapi Palace Circa 1680

A London Street Circa 1800

A High Society Ball, Circa 1810

A London Street Circa 1850

A Victorian High Society Ball Circa 1860

A London Pub Circa 1880

A High-Class Brothel in London Circa 1880

The London Docks Circa 1880

An English Coal Mine Circa 1880

A Wild West Saloon Circa 1880

A Wild West Ranch Circa 1880

An English Public School Circa 1880

An Archeological Dig in the Valley of Kings, in Egypt, Circa 1900

Introduction

One of the most enduring pleasures of storytelling is the ability to transcend the limitations of time and space, to journey across unfamiliar horizons and delve into epochs gone by. When done right, the narrative does not just unfold within a historical setting; the setting itself becomes a dynamic, breathing character, suffusing the tale with authenticity and depth. Whether your protagonists are navigating the intricacies of a Victorian ballroom, walking a medieval street, or decoding hieroglyphs in an ancient Egyptian tomb, their surroundings should feel as palpable, as alive, as they are.

For any writer seeking to craft a story set in the past, thorough research and intricate details are key to transporting readers to another time. This comprehensive thesaurus helps authors with enough descriptive elements to vividly recreate historic settings and immerse audiences in bygone eras.

Within these pages you will discover a series of