It was ten months from the time of the discovery at Hopetown before a second diamond was found, and this was in a spot more than thirty miles away, on
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Parkman Vol. 5, Chapter 11
He formed three war-parties of picked men, one at Montreal, one at Three Rivers, and one at Quebec; the first to strike at Albany, the second at the
The Shiny Stone
This report was a revelation that transformed the despised karrooland as the grimy Cinderella was transfigured by the wand of her fairy
Diamonds Discovered in South Africa
This series has eight easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: Here Be Diamonds.IntroductionThe story of the Kimberley diamond-field
Chivalry and Knighthood Appears
Today's installment concludes Henry the Fowler's Reign,our selection from The History of Germany by Wolfgang Menzel published in 1852.If you
Henry Beats Down Opposition
Finding it no longer possible to dissolve the dukedoms and great fiefs, Henry, in order to strengthen the unity of the empire, introduced the novel
Henry Is Chosen Emperor
This confusing passage covers the confusing times -- the turmoil in Germany before his election.Continuing Henry the Fowler's Reign,our selection
Henry the Fowler’s Reign
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: After Charlemagne.IntroductionThe events and times covered by this
Cruel Policy of the French
The fate of the Iroquois prisoner now became the point at issue. The French hoped that the Indians in their excitement could be induced to put him to