“You will never reach your destination if you don’t know where you are going! Set achievable goals for the future and then work backwards working out the details and charting the course of your life”. You wouldn't set sail for foreign parts in a small boat without a map or compass, but that is what so many people do when they set out on their journey through life. No school teaches you how to navigate the storms of life, the perils of relationships, the dangers of negative people. Are you ...

"Dr. Johnson's Works: Life, Poems, and Tales" refers to a collection of writings by Samuel Johnson, a prominent English writer, poet, lexicographer, and literary figure of the 18th century. This collection typically includes various works encompassing Johnson's literary output, his biography, his poetry, and his fictional narratives.Samuel Johnson was widely known for his contributions to English literature, including his influential "A Dictionary of the English Language" and his essays in...

The novel is set in the American South during the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War. It tells the story of the challenges and injustices faced by newly emancipated African Americans and explores themes of racial prejudice, discrimination, and the struggle for civil rights. The title, "Bricks Without Straw," is a reference to the biblical story of the Israelites in Egypt, who were forced to make bricks without straw, symbolizing the harsh conditions faced by African Americans durin...

Hugh Wynne is a Quaker, but he is also a patriot. He believes in the American cause and is willing to fight for it, even though it means going against the teachings of his religion. Hugh joins the Continental Army and serves as a lieutenant-colonel on General Washington's staff. He is a brave and skilled soldier, and he fights in many battles throughout the war.Hugh Wynne is also a complex and well-developed character. He is a man of principle, but he is also capable of great compassion. H...

Cyrus Townsend Brady was a popular American author and clergyman who wrote many novels, primarily focusing on historical and patriotic themes. His works often drew from his own experiences and historical research, aiming to entertain and educate readers about significant moments in American history."Woven with the Ship" likely combines elements of adventure, romance, and drama, typical of Brady's storytelling style. The inclusion of "certain other veracious tales of various sorts" suggests...

"Sir Gibbie" is a novel that tells the story of Gibbie Galbraith, a young boy living in rural Scotland. Gibbie is an orphan who grows up in poverty but possesses a kind and gentle nature. Despite the hardships he faces, he is characterized by his unwavering moral compass and his willingness to help others in need.The novel explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the power of compassion. Gibbie's character is often contrasted with those who are more privileged but lack his sense o...

HAMILTON, possessed of his lovely and beloved Maria, was stimulated to more constant and vigorous intellectual exertions than at any former period of his life. He consulted with his friends, and balanced with himself, whether he should persevere in the study of the law, or entirely devote himself to literature. To the latter his inclinations prompted; but the former appeared the more conducive to his interest. The ability and industry which would enable an Erskine to acquire twelve thousan...

I desire first to speak to you of that which I may reasonably call the Unity of Modern History, as an easy approach to questions necessary to be met on the threshold by any one occupying this place, which my predecessor has made so formidable to me by the reflected lustre of his name.You have often heard it said that Modern History is a subject to which neither beginning nor end can be assigned. No beginning, because the dense web of the fortunes of man is woven without a void; bec...

"FIRST THEATER IN AMERICA BY CHARLES P. DALY LL.D.", authored by Charles P. Daly Ll.D_. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a concluding section that synthesizes insights an...

"ETHICS OF THE DUST, THE", authored by LL.D JOHN RUSKIN. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a concluding section that synthesizes insights and suggests practical or philoso...

"The Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin" by CHARLES W ELLIOT LLD is a classic work that represents the essence of its genre. This book offers readers an engaging experience, reflecting the author’s distinctive style, depth, and vision.

"The Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin" by CHARLES W ELLIOT LLD is a classic work that represents the essence of its genre. This book offers readers an engaging experience, reflecting the author’s distinctive style, depth, and vision.