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They mention 1776 being significant to the Heinleins but is there more to this? The only battle fought in 1776 was Trenton and I don't know of a ship named that
by kalimanzaro 4y ago
They mention 1776 being significant to the Heinleins but is there more to this? The only battle fought in 1776 was Trenton and I don't know of a ship named that in his novels?
- tlb 4y agoThe signing of the Declaration of Independence (ie, the US becoming a separate country from England) was kind of a big deal.
- kalimanzaro 4y agoOk I didn't make it clear that I was wondering about references to 1776 in Heinleins work. Anyways it seems that Moon is a Harsh Mistress is entirely a reference to 1776. Going to read it mor closely now, his wife probably appears in character..
- nottorp 4y ago... Heinlein was not necessarily a Heinlein fan. Significant events for him aren't likely to be from his work :)