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Day 59 - Harvard Classics - 90 Day ChallengeAug 24: Pliny's LETTERSSurvivor's Story of VesuviusThe eruption of Vesuvius that demolished Pompeii and buried thousands of people was witnessed by Pliny. He describes his panic-stricken flight with his mother from the doomed villa through falling ashes and sulphurous fumes. His famous uncle, the elder Pliny, lost his life while investigating the eruption and aiding refugees. Read from Pliny's LETTERS ...................... Vol. 9, pp. 284-291 Aug 25: Kelvin's TIDESBritain Saved by a Full MoonWe to-day know that there is a direct relation between the moon and tides. When Julius Caesar went to conquer Britain his transports were wrecked because he did not know the tides on the English coast; a knowledge of which might have changed the whole course of history. Read from Kelvin's TIDES ........................... Vol. 30, pp. 274-285 Aug 26: FROISSART'S CHRONICLESThe Prince of Wales Wins His SpursA brilliant victory for the English king was gained in this battle, a fight in which vast numbers of French nobility, many princes, and the aged King John of Bohemia were slain. Froissart describes all in detail. Read from FROISSART'S CHRONICLES ............... Vol. 35, pp. 27-33 Aug 27: Burns' POEMS AND SONGSPriceless Treasures of Memory"A man's a man for a' that." "Should auld acquaintance be forgot." "To see her is to love her and love but her forever." "Flow gently, sweet Afton." Every stanza of Burns is treasured. How many have you stored up? Read from Burns' POEMS AND SONGS ......... Vol. 6, pp. 317, 417, 442, 511 |