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- 1811: Edgar Allan Poe
- Edgar Allan Poe Many authors have made great contributions to the world of literature. Mark Twain introduced Americans to life on the Mississippi. Thomas Hardy wrote on his pessimistic views of the Victorian Age. Another author that influenced literature is Edgar Allan Poe ... himself kicked out of school. Cutting classes and disregarding orders were his solutions. He was court-martialed for neglect of duties in January, 1831, and left West Point the following month (Asselineau 411). "Poe was great in three different fields , and in each one he made a reputation that would give any man a high place in literary history. Poe wrote great short stories, famous not only in his own country, but all over the world (Robinson V)." "Hawthorne, Irving, Balzac, Bierce, Crane, Hemingway and other writers have given us memorable short stories; but none has ...
- 1812: The Adventures Of Huckleberry
- ... hopes of immediate equality died with the death of Lincoln. Groups like the KKK drove blacks down to a new economic low. What time would be better than this to write a book about the great American dream, a book about long held American ideals, now squashed by big business and white supremacy? Mark Twain did just that, when he wrote what is considered by many as the “Great American Epic”. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, “The great American epic,” may be one of the most interesting and complex books ever written in the history of our nation. This book cleverly disguises many of the American ideals in a child floating down ...
- 1813: The Evolution Of Professional
- ... the loser would suffer the faith of paying with his life. Many might not know this, but in the Virginia colony, George Washington was a wrestling champion. Abraham Lincoln was also considered to be a great, skillful wrestler. There is a story that says that at the time when Abraham Lincoln received news of his nomination to presidency in 1860 he was wrestling. Carnivals and county fairs of the post Civil ... from three minutes to some seven hours. In the 1920 s, time limits were imposed on wrestling matches and some people were much happier. The first recognized American Champion was Ed Gotch. He was a great wrestler but he hated to lose. He would do anything to win. Once before a match he sent one of his friends to his opponents training camp. His friend managed to injure of Ed s ... change and develop with the help of one man, George Wagner. He started the spark in what we call now the spectacle of the sport (entrance). He was an OK wrestler but he was a great showman. He started out as George Wagner (wrestler extraordinaire) and evolved into Gorgeous George. His change was slow. It all began with him wearing an embroidered robe. He went on to dye his hair ...
- 1814: Dancing And Ballet
- ... and religious dancing, popular dancing and theatrical dancing, to name a few. Out of all dancing, theatrical is probably the most entertaining. Theatrical dancing includes ballet, jazz, tap, and musical comedy. Theatrical dancers may take great personal satisfaction in creating something beautiful. However, their enjoyment is not as important as their ability to interpret the dance to the audience. All types of dancing require practice and technique, but probably none require ... The average pay isn't very good, though star performers can earn large salaries. Dancer's career problems are sometimes too much for them, which is very sad since dancing is such a beautiful art. GREAT DANCERS Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) Anna Pavlova was a Russian ballerina who was known for her gracefulness. She is best known for her three minute solo of "The Dying Swan". Pavlova traveled all over the ... formed her own company and took it on tours until the time of her death. Enrico Cecchetti (1850-1928) Cecchetti was one of the greatest ballet teachers of all time. He also helped train many great dancers of the 1900's. He was known for his technique and speed. Cecchetti is best known for his leading male role in "La Scala" and the Bluebird role in "The Sleeping Beauty". He ...
- 1815: French Fur Trade
- ... powerful and lasting presence in what is now the Northern United States and Canada. The explorers placed much emphasis on searching and colonizing the area surrounding the St. Lawrence River “which gave access to the Great Lakes and the heart of the continent”(Microsoft p?). They began exploring the area around 1540 and had early interactions with many of the Natives, which made communication easier for both peoples when the French ... St. Lawrence River. He helped to establish an industry of fur trading that would continue for the next one hundred fifty years. By strategically placing many other trading posts in the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes regions, the French were able to draw many Natives who were interested in European goods and, at the same time, collect the furs that they desired. This mutual interest in each other’s goods ... culture and understand each other’s society. Once the French understood the Natives, they began to trust them and adopted many parts of their culture. Some explorers used the “Indian canoe…to explore the entire Great Lakes chain and most of the rivers that fed into them”(Birchfeild p560). Even some of the French explorers “married into indigenous families…and [blended] French and indigenous elements in the way they lived”( ...
- 1816: Comparison Of The Swimmer And
- ... word choice, A.M. Klein chooses to dwell on a more positive side, with Layton taking the negative. Proof of this is found in Lone Bather : swims fancy and gay ....under the satins of his great big bed. This quote shows the richness and prosperity of the water, and how the water is viewed by the character in it. Within The Swimmer almost the opposite is identified: to the tiger shadows ... too numerous to name. There are some similarities in the meanings of each poem. The meanings both seem to be that the main character, whether it is the swimmer or the bather, seems to undergo great change when he is around and in the water. Lone Bather actually goes out and says the bather becomes like a dolphin, then a plant, and even at first a bird. This leads the reader ... is at first glance a symbolism for sexual interaction between man and woman. After deeper examination, it appears that what Klein is actually trying to say is that the bather in the poem is taking great pleasure in his time in the water, but this pleasure is not sexual. Instead, I believe this poem s unique message to this reader is that it is important to take time off for ...
- 1817: Jackie Robinson 4
- The Great One He struck a mighty blow for equality, freedom and the American way of life. Jackie Robinson was a good citizen, a great man, and the true American champion. Ronald Reagon. I don t know if anyone could have summarized his life better. Jackie was a great influence to the American public. To over came diversity and succeed is a great accomplishment. Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia, January 31 1919. He went to college at the University of ...
- 1818: Mark Twain A Morally Deficient
- ... his in H_1, he must select some other medium then the columns of this journal (Times-8)!" On another occasion young Twain was severely chastised by the local minister, who over heard him say Great God! "Why commit the unforgiving sin when Great Scott would have done as well (Ayres-25)" the minister corrected him. Some time after that the minister arranged to have one of his sermons printed in a pamphlet. The task of correction the proofs fell on young Twain. Remembering the ministers admonition he revised the Reverend s text, correction Great God to Great Scott and Father, Son, and Holy Ghost to Father, Son, and Caesar s Ghost. When the paper came out the town was all a buzz over his detrimental way of publishing ...
- 1819: King Lear
- King Lear King Lear is a play written by William Shakespeare that focuses on the relationships of many characters, some good, some evil. This is a great tragedy that is full of injustice at the beginning and the restoring of justice towards the end. The good are misjudged as evil and the evil are accepted as good. It is not until the end of the play that the righteous people are recognized as such. There is great treachery and deceit involved in the hierarchy of English rule. The great mistake in this play was made by Lear when he decided to divide up his kingdom to his three daughters. In order to determine which share each should get, he had each of his ...
- 1820: Cholera: Virulence, Origin, and Pandemics
- ... over the years. Some think that it dates back thousands of years to the first human civilizations that obtained water from public sources (1). Another common perception among religious leaders is that it is a great plague sent by their angered deity or deities, depending upon the religious group or which we are speaking, of course. Still, others feel that cholera is a relatively new disease dating back only about two ... season." It starts with when the average temperature is at its highest during the year. This usually coincides with moist weather. Its low point occurs with the cold and dry conditions—usually winter (4). The Great Eight One of the most distinctive characteristics of cholera is its tendency to occur in explosive outbreaks, especially in areas where it had not been previously encountered (3). Throughout the last two centuries, there have been eight such outbreaks on Earth that have classified as pandemics. Though there are many similarities between these outbreaks, each one was and is unique in its own way. The first great pandemic of cholera began in 1817 and was of the classical biotype. It originated from the Indian subcontinent, as was the case for the first six cholera pandemics, and lasted until 1823. The first ...
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