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Patrick Sheridan

@psheridanhistory.bsky.social

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Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia studying railroads and economic development in Texas and Louisiana. Cartographer as a hobby. Opinions are my own. 🏳️‍🌈 🗃

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Patrick Sheridan @psheridanhistory.bsky.social · Nov 8

Hi everyone! A brief introduction: I'm a PhD student in history focused on railroad development in Texas and Louisiana following the Civil War. I'm interested in business history, economic history, tourism, labor history, etc. Would love to connect with others in the field! 🗃

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 8h

Among the most hideous & ubiquitous historical fables taught in this country are about the “discovery” of America and the “settling” of North America by pioneers. But there’s even more.

This Indigenous People’s Day,decide to learn.Ned Blackhawk & @rebeccanagle.bsky.social’s works are extraordinary.

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Patrick Sheridan @psheridanhistory.bsky.social · 1d

I really liked that. Thanks all. I'm going to be traveling for a bit so see you all soon. #HATM

Patrick Sheridan @psheridanhistory.bsky.social · 1d

Playing "Waterloo" over his last chance at survival. Some dark humor. I like it. #HATM

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Patrick Sheridan @psheridanhistory.bsky.social · 1d

Space pirate! #HATM

Patrick Sheridan @psheridanhistory.bsky.social · 1d

Tldr: they were working on a secret project, but the woman realized that they could use it to send another probe to Mars. #HATM

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Patrick Sheridan @psheridanhistory.bsky.social · 1d

This giant spaceship doesn't have a reverse gear? Seems like a lot easier solution! #HATM

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Patrick Sheridan @psheridanhistory.bsky.social · 1d

I know what I'm doing with my research if I can't publish a book on my dissertation now. Space trains. #HATM

Tyler Peterson @drtylerpeterson.bsky.social · 1d

As I recall, Zubrin writes in this book about the possibility of railroad travel on the Martian surface. Iron for this purpose is present there. I imagine Mark Watney would have benefited from this capability.

#HATM