Fortitude

Fortitude is an action-packed journey through history via the eyes of a family that lived it. From ancient ancestral roots in England to over four hundred years in America, Fortitude brings our predecessors alive as it immerses the reader in the historical context in which they both struggled and thrived.
Fortitude is a family history narrative. It’s a story of steadfast courage, perseverance and resilience. Although it’s a story of a Spaulding family’s ancestral history, it’s a story typical of any family that’s been part of the fabric of America since its inception. From 1600 to 2020, Fortitude gives the reader an appreciation of the faith, patriotism, grit and determination of this truly American family and a front-row seat to the history of the nation they helped form, defend and cherish.
So let the story of your past come alive by visualizing your family’s ancestors in Fortitude’s journey through history.

About the Author

Dale R. Spaulding is a lifelong student of history. He’s discovered remarkable stories of his family’s long and rich past during thirty-plus years of research. Concerned that these uniquely American stories would be lost to time, he was determined to preserve them for generations to follow. During his career, Dale navigated the oceans and seas of the world in his twenty-two years of service in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. He is passionate about his faith, his family and his country.