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Day 48 - Harvard Classics - 90 Day ChallengeJul 11: Newcomb's THE EXTENT OF THE UNIVERSEStar Gazing—A Cure for Tired MindsThe greatest spectacle offered man is a view of the magnificent vault of heaven. Under the stupendous arch of the Milky Way the cares of the world roll off. Read: Newcomb's THE EXTENT OF THE UNIVERSE ..... Vol. 30, pp. 311-321 Jul 12: Thoreau's WALKINGBut He Walked!Thoreau's individuality was unique and original. He had no profession; he never married; he never went to church; he never voted or paid taxes; he never smoked; he never drank wine. His amusement was walking, to observe and meditate. Read from Thoreau's WALKING .................. Vol. 28, pp. 395-405 Jul 13: Plutarch's PERICLESAthenians Also Complained of TaxesPericles used public money to beautify Athens. The citizens protested against the expense, as citizens in all ages do. By a clever stroke Pericles w o n their support to his ambitious plans. Read from Plutarch's PERICLES ................. Vol. 12, pp. 47-57 Jul 14: Burke's THE REVOLUTION IN FRANCEThe French People TriumphWhat the Fourth of July is to Americans, the Fourteenth of July is to Frenchmen. It commemorates an oppressive tyranny overthrown by a freedom-loving people. Read from Burke's THE REVOLUTION IN FRANCE ..... Vol. 24, pp. 268-273 |