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Columbus also gives an account of some of his own activities in the letters. In the letter, he notes that he ordered the erection of the fort of La Navidad on the island of Hispaniola, leaving behind some Spanish colonists and traders. Columbus reports he also left behind a caravel—evidently covering up the loss of his flagship, the Santa María.
The Columbiad (1807) is a philosophical epic poem by the American diplomat and man of letters Joel Barlow. It grew out of Barlow's earlier poem The Vision of Columbus (1787). Intended as a national epic for the United States, it was popular with the reading public and compared with Homer, Virgil and Milton. [citation needed]
The Poet X, published March 6, 2018 by HarperTeen, is a young adult novel by Elizabeth Acevedo.Fifteen-year-old Xiomara, also known as "X" or "Xio," works through the tension and conflict in her family by writing poetry.
A trail of newly unearthed social media posts, missing persons reports and efforts from at least two friends to contact him provide glimpses of cross-country biking through Asia and a visit to Japan.
Gammel uncovers Montgomery's writing process, revealing her dedication to her craft and the challenges she faced in getting her work published. It provides insights into the social and cultural context of the time, as well as the significance of Montgomery's portrayal of a strong-willed and imaginative young girl like Anne.
Open to participants of all ages who have a CML library card − signing up for one is free − the challenge is divided into four age groups: prereaders (0-4 years old), school-age (5-11 years ...
Editor, Malcolm X: Man and His Times (1991), an anthology of the activist's writing; Anna Swanston (2003). Dr. John Henrik Clarke: his life, his words, his works. IAM Unlimited Pub. ISBN 978-1-929526-06-2. Africans at the Crossroads: Notes for an African World Revolution [18] Rebellion in Rhyme: The Early Poetry of John Henrik Clarke [19]
Teenage dares may be a rite of passage, but thanks to the near-universal use of social media they have spread like wildfire. These so-called challenges fill up users' feeds with videos that show ...