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 »
Aircraft And Submarines {World War I}
Posted in High School, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on February 27, 2013
Comparatively few people appreciate how the thought of navigating the air’s dizziest heights and the sea’s gloomiest depths has obsessed the minds of inventors. From the earliest days of history men have grappled with the problem, yet it is only within two hundred years for aircraft and one hundred for submarines that any really intelligent Read More »
The Cloister And The Hearth
Posted in College Prep, High School, Literature, Public Domain, Western Civilization on January 19, 2013
Considered by scholars to be a fine example of historical fiction, The Cloister And The Hearth is a story of the Middle Ages. The story is a little complicated, and it involves several “touchy” subjects such as marriage and the priesthood of the Catholic church. For these reasons, it should probably be left for older Read More »
The World Of Fashion Images
Posted in Public Domain, Western Civilization on October 30, 2012
If you love historical dress and fashion, I have some great images to share with you! These beauties come from the public domain book The World of Fashion and Continental Feuilletons. I have no idea what that last term even means but it sure sounds fancy! There are some great images in this book – all Read More »
A Day With Walt Whitman
Posted in Art, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on September 26, 2012
Dressing with the same large, leisurely gestures as characterized him in everything, Walt Whitman was presently attired in his invariable suit of grey: and by the time the clock touched half-past seven, he was seated in the verandah, comfortably inhaling the sweet, fresh morning air, and quite ready for his simple breakfast. Read about the Read More »
