Dial Press.
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English
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Step back in time and experience the tumultuous era of the American Revolution through the eyes of an insightful and observant Englishman with Journal of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777. This remarkable firsthand account provides a vivid and detailed chronicle of life in the American colonies during one of the most pivotal periods in history.
Nicholas Cresswell, a young Englishman of adventurous spirit, embarked on a journey to the American colonies...
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English
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A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit ... and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a mosquito buzz, we smack it hard!
Publisher
The Dial Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[1968]
Language
English
Description
This anthology opens with poems about spring, then moves "into summer, autumn and winter. Tanka poetry, which the introduction translated as short song is an ancient form. Most of the poems here were first collected between 759 and 905 [A.D.].
