University of California
Ucla: Manas: Dandi: The Salt March
A discussion of the Salt March, the reasons behind it and a discussion of what it achieved provided for by UCLA.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Pat Conroy (1945 2016
Famous novelist Pat Conroy is profiled at this site. Along with biographical information, it includes a brief discussion of his work. A suggested reading list follows.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Frances Hodgson Burnett
A brief article on author Francis Hodgson Burnett, best known for children's books, such as "The Secret Garden" and "A Little Princess." Includes a glimpse of her early childhood in England and move to the U.S., as well as an overview of...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Rebellion Losses Bill
A thorough look at the Rebellion Losses Bill of 1849 passed by the Government of Canada. Clicking on the numerous links provides detailed background information.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: William Beveridge
A biography on British economist William Beveridge is presented in this article from Wikipedia. The site discusses his accomplishments and work in the social services field, including his 1942 report "Social Insurance and Allied...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Joseph Conrad
This site features the author Joseph Conrad including a biography, the full text of 15 novels, and 13 short stories.
BBC
Bbc News: Uganda's Atrocious War
This resource presents a graphic account on the civil war in Uganda raging since 1987. The report is dated June 12, 2003.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Colonial Period Overview
The first permanent English settlers in North Carolina emigrated from the tidewater area of southeastern Virginia. The first of these "overflow" settlers moved into the area of the Albemarle Sound in northeast North Carolina around 1650....
PBS
Pbs: This Far by Faith: Thomas Dorsey
A biography of Thomas Dorsey, the man known as "the father of gospel music," from the producers of "This Far by Faith," a series on African-American spiritual journeys. (The series premiered on PBS stations in June 2003.) The site...
Other
Manitoba Life and Times: Birth of Manitoba
Follow the events leading to the formation of Manitoba as a province. The early years at Red River, the Resistance, the Manitoba Act, amnesty, the metis, and the huge land grant are each addressed at length.
Other
The Battle of Ulundi, Friday, 4th July 1879
This site provides an account of the last battle of the Anglo-Zulu War.
Sonnet Central
Sonnet Central: The Victorian Sonnet
The Victorian sonnet is discussed and links are provided to full-text examples of sonnets by exemplary 19th century poets.
Other
Antonio Gutierrez: Geometry From the Land of the Incas
Discovering the properties of constructions, seeing proofs in action, and viewing problems come to life here with this wonderful use of technology in the classroom. Single steps are explained and illustrated one at a time so that the...
Other
Poetry Lovers' Page: Rudyard Kipling
An alphabetical listing of all of Rudyard Kipling's (1865-1936 CE) poems. Included in the list is a link to biographical information.
Other
The Kipling Society: Some Kipling Poems
This site from The Kipling Society provides full texts of almost 40 of Kipling's poems.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
A brief biography of Tolkien, followed by an explanation of his major works. Theme and literary influence are discussed.
Other
Concepts and Practices for Writing Courses: Interpreting Literature
This tutorial surveys the way readers should interpret literature or text in symbols, syntax, meaning, and the like. The article features a Literary Toolkit for Analyzing Literature.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Tea Act and Tea Parties
Read the text of the Tea Act, passed by the British Parliament primarily as a way to rescue the failing British East India Company. Find out about the colonists' reactions to this tax, and read a first-hand account of the Boston Tea Party.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Joseph Conrad
Explore the life and work of the famous author Joseph Conrad through this informative site.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Theodore Taylor
What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.
Other
About Britain: Houses of Parliament
AboutBritain.com offers information on the history of England's Houses of Parliament. Also includes images and tourist information.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Reign of Richard Ii, 1377 to 1399
Richard II of England reigned in a time of restive change brought on by Black Death. His personal view of kingship and his military decisions are highlighted as significant factors in his loss of the throne. The author offers the opinion...
Read Works
Read Works: Legend of Ganga Ji
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides the lHindu egend of Ganga-ji and its connection to the Ganges River (River Ganga) in India. Vocabulary support, a questions sheet, and an additional answer sheet are...
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