The first great English novelist, Samuel Richardson (1689-1761), was born and bred in Derbyshire.Continuing The First Modern Novel,our selection
The First Modern Novel
This series has three easy 5 minute installments.Introduction"Let me make the ballads of a nation," said Fletcher of Saltoun, "and I care not
Telegraph Invented – 3
Today's installment concludes Telegraph Invented,our selection by Alonzo B. Cornell.If you have journeyed through all of the installments of
Telegraph Invented – 2
The plan of construction devised by Professor Morse for the experimental line of telegraph to be erected between Washington and Baltimore, under the
Telegraph Invented
This series has three easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionAfter the experiments of Franklin that did so much to advance the study of
Archeological Excavation of Crete – 3
Today's installment concludes Archeological Excavation of Crete,our selection by Dr. Edgar J. Banks.If you have journeyed through all of the
Archeological Excavation of Crete – 2
As the earth was removed from the edge of the platform of plano-convex bricks, there appeared the ancient refuse-heap of the temple.Continuing
Archeological Excavation of Crete
This series has three easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionRecent years have made remarkable discoveries of the remains of ancient cities in
The Battle of Marathon – 12
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Marathon,our selection by Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy.If you have journeyed through all of the