THE MOUNTAIN WALK

BY J. U. U. From the haunts of busy life, Homes of care, and paths of strife, Up the breezy mountain way, ‘Mid the upper fields of day, Let me wander, far and lonely, Without guide, save nature only; And still ever as I go, Lose all thought of things below, Cast all sorrow to … Continue reading →

MODERN PAINTERS – OF THE NATURE OF THE IDEAS CONVEYABLE BY ART

MODERN PAINTERS. PART I OF GENERAL PRINCIPLES. SECTION I. OF THE NATURE OF THE IDEAS CONVEYABLE BY ART. CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY. If it be true, and it can scarcely be disputed, that nothing has been for centuries consecrated by public admiration, without§ 1. Public opinion no criterion of excellence, except after long periods of time.possessing … Continue reading →

SOUPS, ETC.

THE LADY’S RECEIPT-BOOK. SOUPS, ETC. SPRING SOUP.—Unless your dinner hour is very late, the stock for this soup should be made the day before it is wanted, and set away in a stone pan, closely covered. To make the stock, take a knuckle of veal, break the bones, and cut it into several pieces. Allow a … Continue reading →

THE ENGLISH LAKES – WINDERMERE AND CONISTON

THE ENGLISH LAKES WINDERMERE AND CONISTON The luxuriance of Windermere is of course its dominant note, a quality infinitely enhanced by that noble array of mountains which from Kirkstone to Scafell trail across the northern sky beyond the broad shimmer of its waters. The upward view from various points in the neighbourhood of Bowness, for … Continue reading →

London to Denmark Across the North Sea

I. London to Denmark Across the North Sea. Esbjerg, Denmark, August 25, 1902. We came down from London to Harwich toward the end of the day. Our train was a “Special” running to catch the steamer for Denmark. We were delayed a couple of hours in the dingy, dirty London station by reason of a great … Continue reading →

Genesis Chapter 1 – King James Version

The First Book of Moses: Called Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 1:2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 1:3 And God said, Let there be … Continue reading →

Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address

March 4, 1861 Fellow citizens of the United States: in compliance with a custom as old as the government itself, I appear before you to address you briefly and to take, in your presence, the oath prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, to be taken by the President “before he enters on the … Continue reading →

Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address

March 4, 1865 Fellow countrymen: At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. Then a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during … Continue reading →

The Mayflower Compact

November 11, 1620 [This was November 21, old style calendar] In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal Subjects of our dread Sovereigne Lord, King James, by the Grace of God, of Great Britaine, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, c. Having undertaken for the Glory of God, … Continue reading →

Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death

Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775. No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen … Continue reading →