The Gumbottom Chronicles

The Gumbottom Chronicles is a historical fiction series that brings readers and history enthusiasts face to face with the most pivotal moments in human history through the eyes of a most unexpected traveler.
Professor Gumbottom has a peculiar habit of appearing at the exact moment history is being made. With only a battered suitcase, a sharp curiosity, and a tendency to ask inconvenient questions, he stumbles into the presence of inventors, leaders, revolutionaries, and everyday people caught in extraordinary times. Sometimes he simply observes. Sometimes he becomes part of the story.
Blending fast paced storytelling with humor, tension, and carefully researched historical detail, each installment in the series offers a vivid, immersive snapshot of the past. Designed for both young adult and adult readers, The Gumbottom Chronicles transforms history from something to be remembered into something to be experienced, sparking curiosity and inspiring deeper exploration of the real events that shaped our world.