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Day 27 - Harvard Classics - 90 Day Challenge




Apr 14: Biggs' DRAKE'S GREAT ARMADA

A Raid on Spanish Treasure in America

Spanish towns in the New World were rich in treasure and tempting
booty for English soldiers of fortune, who were venturesome
and merciless. "Ho! for the Spanish Main!" was the rallying
cry for all freebooters and buccaneers.

Read from Biggs' DRAKE'S GREAT ARMADA .......  Vol. 33, pp. 229-242


Apr 15: WHITMAN'S POEMS

O Captain! My Captain!

The rugged, genuine Lincoln was idealized by Walt Whitman—
the founder of the new school of American poetry. Two of
Whitman's finest poems were inspired by Lincoln.

Read: WHITMAN'S POEMS ...............  Vol. 42, pp. 1412-1420


Apr 16: Dante's DIVINE COMEDY

Inside the Gates of Hell

The city of Dis, within the gates of Hell, was guarded by monsters
and surrounded by a moat filled with the tormented. Dante,
protected by Virgil, entered the forbidden city, and viewed
sights never before seen by living man.

Read from Dante's DIVINE COMEDY ...............  Vol. 20, pp. 32-39


Apr 17: FRANKLIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Benjamin Franklin—Book Salesman

In 1731 there were not many books in America. Franklin saw
the need for more books and by house-to-house canvassing persuaded
Philadelphians to aid him in founding a public library
which to-day stands as a lasting memorial to Franklin.

Read from FRANKLIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY ..............   Vol. 1, pp. 66-77