The English Lakes

Posted in Nature Studies, Public Domain, Science on May 20, 2013

A while back ago I posted a series of books called Beautiful England. They are descriptive little tomes with paintings of the structures and lands of England. I was pleased to find that Project Gutenberg had added another title from the series – this one covering the famous lakes of the country. Download The English Read More »

British Castles

Posted in College Prep, High School, Public Domain, Western Civilization on May 20, 2013

A very beautifully illustrated treatise on the history of castle-building in England. The writing in this book is a little heady – so it would probably only appeal to older students. But the information it contains about the structure of the castles and how they became elaborate and grand is worth the read. Download British Read More »

Camping on the St. Lawrence

Posted in American History, Literature, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on May 20, 2013

In this story I have endeavored to take my young readers to one of our noblest rivers, and not only to make them share in the stirring experiences which are to be had on its waters, but also to make them feel something of the power of the wonderful history of those who first looked Read More »

Tintoretto: Masterpieces in Colour

Posted in Art, Public Domain on May 20, 2013

The general feeling about Jacopo Robusti is perhaps summed up by Giorgio Vasari in his “Lives.” “He is a great lover of the arts,” says our gossip; “he delights in playing on various musical instruments; he is a very agreeable person, but as far as painting is concerned he has the most capricious hand, and Read More »

Toy-Making At Home

Posted in Hobbies and Crafts, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Preschool, Public Domain on May 14, 2013

Since we couldn’t take a lot of our toys with us on our move, my kids have been discovering how to make all kinds of toys out of household items. One of their favorite pastimes is making things from our recycled materials. We have to recycle everything “clean” here – plastic bags, tubs, styrofoam, cans, Read More »