This series has ten easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Calvin's First Great Sermon.IntroductionAmong what may be called the
Parkman Vol. 3, Chapter 22
His misfortune was, that, in the pursuit of a great design, he was drawn into complications of business with which he was ill fitted to
La Salle Sails for France
Early in the autumn, he left Tonty in command of the rock, bade farewell to his savage retainers, and descended to Quebec.Previously in The
Parkman Vol. 3, Chapter 21
La Salle looked down from his rock on a concourse of wild human life.Previously in The Discovery of the Great West.Our special project
Britain Keeps Gibraltar
Today's installment concludes The Siege of Gibraltar 1782,our selection from The History of Gibraltar and of Its Political Relation to Events in
Louis XIV Proclaimed Sovereign of the Great West
On that day, the realm of France received on parchment a stupendous accession.Previously in The Discovery of the Great West.Our special
Gibraltar Needs Supplies
The Spanish Government having gained intelligence of the approach of this powerful force, instantly took measures to attack the expedition before it
Destruction of the Floating Batteries
In Spain the news was received with consternation and despair. With the destruction of the floating batteries the siege was virtually
Bombardment of Gibraltar Commences
Never before in the annals of war had a spectacle so magnificently grand been witnessed, by land 400 cannons by sea 50 ships of the line.Continuing