The Langum Charitable Trust is accepting submissions for its annual David J. Langum Sr. Prize in American Historical Fiction. It is intended to “encourage and reward excellent American historical fiction… to make the rich history of America accessible to the educated general reader.” Recipients will receive a prize of $1,000. See the prize page for more information and instructions on how to apply. The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2009.

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