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Category Archive: September 16

Francis Parkman Quote: “Here society is reduced to its…”

Here society is reduced to its original elements, the whole fabric of art and conventionality is struck rudely to pieces, and men find themselves suddenly brought back to the wants and resources of their original natures.

December 3, 2019 1823, American, Francis Parkman, Quotes by Historians, September 16

Francis Parkman Quote: “It was a rich and gorgeous…”

It was a rich and gorgeous sunset – an American sunset; and the ruddy glow of the sky was reflected from some extensive pools of water among the shadowy copses in the meadow below.

June 14, 2019 1823, American, Francis Parkman, Quotes by Historians, September 16

Francis Parkman Quote: “The reader need not be told…”

The reader need not be told that John Bull never leaves home without encumbering himself with the greatest possible load of luggage. Our companions were no exception to the rule.

May 22, 2019 1823, American, Francis Parkman, Quotes by Historians, September 16

Alfred Noyes Quote: “Of the sayings of Christ in…”

Of the sayings of Christ in the Synoptic Gospels that can be compared to those in the fourth Gospel, there are one or two which I venture to think can only have been recorded on the authority of St. John.

May 18, 2019 1880, Alfred Noyes, English, Quotes by Poets, September 16

Francis Parkman Quote: “Crossing the Penobscot, one found a…”

Crossing the Penobscot, one found a visible descent in the scale of humanity.

May 4, 2019 1823, American, Francis Parkman, Quotes by Historians, September 16

Francis Parkman Quote: “The fortified towns of the Hurons…”

The fortified towns of the Hurons were all on the side exposed to Iroquois incursions.

March 12, 2019 1823, American, Francis Parkman, Quotes by Historians, September 16

Francis Parkman Quote: “Fort Leavenworth is in fact no…”

Fort Leavenworth is in fact no fort, being without defensive works, except two block-houses.

February 2, 2019 1823, American, Francis Parkman, Quotes by Historians, September 16

Francis Parkman Quote: “A few hours’ ride brought us…”

A few hours’ ride brought us to the banks of the river Kansas.

December 17, 2018 1823, American, Francis Parkman, Quotes by Historians, September 16
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