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Matthew M. Montelione writes about the American past. He has a Master of Arts degree in History from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. His published work in Long Island History Journal and Journal of the American Revolution focused on the tumultuous life of steadfast Suffolk County Loyalist Richard Floyd IV (1731/2-1791).
"As the Power grows, its proved friends will also grow; and the Wise, such as you and I, may with patience come at last to direct its courses, to control it. We can bide our time, we can keep our thoughts in our hearts, deploring maybe evils done by the way."
Saruman, The Lord of the Rings
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