Grantville Gazette III (Ring of Fire) (v. 3) Review

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Grantville Gazette III (Ring of Fire) (v. 3) ReviewGrantville Gazette III (2006) is the third SF anthology based on this electronic magazine. This volume contains seven stories, one serial, and four fact articles. It also includes a Preface, an Images note and a statement about Submissions to the Magazine.
Fiction Stories:
Postage Due by Eric Flint reveals the process of developing postage stamps within downtime Europe.
Pastor Kastenmayer's Revenge by Virginia DeMarce relates the events leading up to the confirmation and marriage of seven Grantville men.
The Sound of Music by David Carrico explains the influence of rock and roll upon the formation of a downtime group to save uptime music.
Other People's Money by Gorg Huff depicts the accidental, but fortunate, establishment of an investment fund in Grantville.
If the Demons Will Sleep by Eva Musch tells of the horrific experiences of a Slovak woman.
Hobson's Choice by Francis Turner is about the education of a common barmaid.
Hell Fighters by Wood Hughes conveys the events that lead a Benedictine monk to a new vocation.
Serial:
Euterpe, episode 2, by Enrico N. Toro takes Maestro Giacomo Carissimi from Rome to Grantville.
Fact Articles:
Iron by Rick Boatright is about the production and use of iron in a modern society.
The Impact of Mechanization on German Farms by Karen Bergstralh is about the nature of German farms, the economics of mechanization, and the necessary infrastructure to support such technology.
Flint's Lock by Leonard Hollar, Bob Hollingsworth, Tom Van Natta, and John Zeek is about the selection of the SRG as the standard infantry weapon.
Alchemical Distillation by Andrew Clark is about the production of aspirin.
These tales suggest one of the major underlying themes within the Ring of Fire stories: the altered perceptions and opportunities of downtime women. While the military might of Grantville is necessary for the survival of its citizens and ideals, its major influence in downtime culture would seem to lie in its redefinition of the role of women within that society. This new concept of the female sex created shockwaves among both the men and women of seventeenth century Europe, particularly within the upper classes.
This collection continues the high quality writing of the previous volumes. Apparently the interactive nature of these stories has refined them into outstanding material. Enjoy!
Highly recommended for 1632 fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of historical fiction and cultural conflict.
-Arthur W. JordinGrantville Gazette III (Ring of Fire) (v. 3) Overview

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