The Scourge of Damascus Introduction and Chapter I
Horam king of Damascus fears aging and lack of an heir while Ulin, daughter of his prime minister, contemplates becoming queen. A masked dread haunts him as Julian the Scourge advances, threatening Damascus with fire and ruin and prompting Horam to prepare to march against the threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horam
Damascus
Helen
Phorpar
Ulin
Aboul
Cassem
Albia
Alin
Lycanius
Aire
Julian
Sadak
A Story of the East and the Scourge of Damascus
Alicia and Princess Alin face danger as the feared Scourge of Damascus besieges their valley. Aswad warns of Julian’s demonlike strength and armor as royal guards fall in surrender, while Alin and Albia weigh flight versus confinement in a shadowed palace corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Alin
Alicia
Aswad
Damascus
Julian
Mons
Albcia
Fountains
The West Point of Mexico military school at Chapultepec
National Geographic Magazine notes that General Diaz prioritized a rigorous military education in Mexico. The Chapultepec school, praised by foreign officers, stands as a premier institution for scientific instruction and strict discipline, shaping capable officers. Not all observers are blind to its achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Diaz
Chapultepec
National Geographic Magazine
ST. Mary's Academy
Notre Dame
Indiana
the Holy Cross
Conservatory of Music
School of Art
Boston Normal School of Gymnastics
Uncouthness in the Army Prompted by General Miles
General Miles calls for a reform of exterior bearing and drill across the U S army noting past Civil War volunteer regiments showed discipline gaps and slovenly dress while regulars maintained stricter standards. He warns that neglect of appearance must stop and cites historical contrast with pre 1860s pipeclay discipline. General Miles aims to restore soldierly propriety nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
United States
Ofaffee
Philippines
Ex Empress Eugenie Tours Scotland and Glasgow Expo
France's ex Empress Eugenie tours the west coast of Scotland a region she has not visited before and plans a stop at the Glasgow exposition. She is gratified by the scant attention she receives. Pope Leo, an omnivorous reader, has perused Quo Vadis and praises the Catholic ideas in the novel. The Polish author has also received from Leo XII a marble tablet from the Ostriano cemetery linked to incidents in Quo Vadis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Eugenie
Scotland
Glasgow
Leo
Henry Sienkiewicz
Vatican
Leo XII
Constantine
Ostriano
Also Mentioned on This Page
Julian the Scooge
Ho- Tram
Tadmoor
Bassara
Sweet One
Nally
Sylvanus Cobb, JR
Senate
United States Senate
Morgan
Teller
Cockrell
Berry
Proctor
Daniel
New York Press
West Point
William J. Palmer
Denver
Philadelphia
Colorado Springs
Glen Eyrie
Garden of the Gods
Gould Interests
New York
Colorado College
Antlers
Austin Bluffs
Colorado
Empress Eugenie
Daniel Witter
Golorad
Denver Savings Bank
16Th
Arapahoe
Ital
Geo. R. Swallow
F. O. Vaille
C. Wood
Charlies Building
W. N. Ui-Denveh
E. Burlingame & CO
NSSAY
Een Express
Lawrence St
Celan
Ie Sunny
San Luis Valley
J.C. Ulrich
Homer Neel
Romero Irrigation
Romero Canal
Boston Building
Zeph. Chas. Felt
Denver, Colorado
Winchester
Giticura
Boston
U.S. A
F.N Bery & Trhouse 8Q
London
Potter Dkug and Chem, Coxr
Hall & Ruckel
York
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!