I’ve always been a lover of history. My first solo foray into history was via the American Girl Doll books featuring Felicity, the plucky revolutionary war era red-head who rode horses and fought for what she believed in. Side note – I took horseback riding lessons for three years in middle school in part due to her inspiration – something young girls today will not be able to benefit from. This author sums up my feelings on the American Girl Doll changes well, and you can read more background on the subject here.