Amundsen's Arctic Quest Captures Eskimo Life and Northwest Passage
The article praises Roald Amundsen's polar voyage for advancing science with magnetic observations and for vividly depicting Inuit life. It recounts an Eskimo encounter at Gjoa Haven, a tragic child’s death from a rifle accident, and Amundsen's view that civilization should guard Eskimo communities against harmful influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Amundsen
Arctic Circle
Pole
Gjoahavn
Gjoa
Umiktuallu
Wiik
Northwest Passage
Queen Maud
Haakon VII
Gleam o' Dawn A Canadian Border Novel
A novel by Arthur Goodrich set near the Canadian border. It follows Huntworth, owner of a timber camp, his past marriage to Gleam o Dawn, and a complex feud involving his Indian son and the half-breed artist. Tension builds from themes of love hatred and revenge toward a powerful climax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Goodrich
Daniel Huntworth
Gleam O' Dawn
Huntworth
Franchette
Nini
Pierre
M'sieu Huntworth
Revolution and the French Revolution book review
The review praises Charles F. Warwick's Danton and the French Revolution as a compelling study of motive and morality. It contrasts revolutionary ideals with practical leadership, notes the book's vivid scenes of 18th century hardship, and warns modern readers to learn from history rather than seek violent upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Warwick
Mirabeau
Danton
Robespierre
Revolutionary
National Christian Fellowship
France
Warwick
Cardinal de Rohan
Louis XIV
Louis XV
Nothir
Panton
Ramsay's Cities of St Paul and Thought Provoking View
Review notes Sir William Ramsay argues St Paul was shaped by and shaped the Greek world, examining Tarsus Antioch and Iconium to trace the philosophy of history and religion. The work challenges evolution as the key to religious beginnings, praising Ramsay's scholarship and the book's excellent illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Asia Minor
W. M. Ramsay
University of Aberdeen
New York
A. C. Armstrong & Son
London
Hodder & Stoughton
Ramsay
St Pat
William Ramsay
Tarsus
Antioch
Iconium
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hansen
Gjeahavn
D. Appleton & Co
Revolution
Charles F. Warwick
Canton
Philadelphia
George W. Jacobs & Co
ST. Paul and His World
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!