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Dorothea Graham Jensen
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The Riddle of Penncroft Farm
Children's Books
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City Tavern
The City Tavern was a favorite meeting place of the Founding Fathers. It was the scene of the first meeting between George Washington and Lafayette. It was also a favorite of British officers during the winter of 1777-8, when Philadelphia was occupied by the enemy. The City Tavern was rebuilt in 1976 and serves 18th century fare by costumed wait staff. I set two scenes in this historic site. Here is the 18th century one. I have posted photos of the City Tavern exterior and interior on the RIDDLE OF PENNCROFT FARM page of my website. I also wrote about it on my blog. http://dorotheajensen.blogspot.com/2015/10/riddle-of-penncroft-farm-scenes-at-city.html
Book Excerpt
The Riddle of Penncroft Farm
The situation was quite different at the elegant City Tavern, where a great blazing fire warmed the patrons to a nicety. Threading my way through the crowd of periwigged merchants and elegant officers to the Bar Room, I soon found the manager, Daniel Smith. Much to my relief, he jumped at my shy offer of fruit and drink.
“Of course, lad, I’ll take everything you’ve got—and whatever else you can bring me. Our supplies are in a sorry state, and the British officers are like to drink my cellar dry. Here, I’ll get someone to help you unload. Billy?”
At his summons, a man poked his head out from the hallway door—a man dressed in servant’s livery, who leaned on a hand-whittled cane and looked at me with eyes full of warning.
’Twas Will. As if in a dream, I followed him outside. “Will, what in blazes are you . . .”
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