Hi Tom!
Golmer, You are so cool.
Your rambling reminds me of Claire from Outlander. Have you read that series? Claire was an army medic who was very good with identifying plants and herbs. There is a ton of 18th century Scottish history in her series. I am a fanatic of her books and the tv series.
Also Philipa Gregory writes historical fiction. I don't know it may not be your bent, I love it.
Glad to see you back.
