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Day 20 - Harvard Classics - 90 Day ChallengeMar 17: THE POETRY OF THE CELTIC RACESAn Old Irish Legend An old Irish legend tells how, while St. Patrick was preaching about Paradise and Hell, several of his audience begged to be allowed to investigate the reality of these places. St. Patrick actually satisfied their curiosity. Read from THE POETRY OF THE CELTIC RACES .... Vol. 32, pp. 174-182 Mar 18: A NEW WAY TO PAY OLD DEBTSNew Way to Pay Old Debts A cunning uncle cheats his worthless nephew out of his fortune. The nephew, laughing stock of his former servants, sets out to retrieve his old position and riches. Read from A NEW WAY TO PAY OLD DEBTS ..... Vol. 47, pp. 859-870 Mar 19: Herodotus' AN ACCOUNT OF EGYPTSeeing Old Egypt The mysterious Egyptian temples, the floating islands, the huge pyramids and the many wonders of ancient Egypt are pictured for you by Herodotus. Read from Herodotus' AN ACCOUNT OF EGYPT .... Vol. 33, pp. 72-84 Mar 20: Voltaire's LETTERS ON THE ENGLISHApples, Feathers, and CoalsSir Isaac Newton was aided in his momentous discoveries by the most insignificant objects—even apples, feathers, and coal. Voltaire discusses the wondrous discoveries of Newton. Read from Voltaire's LETTERS ON THE ENGLISH .... Vol. 34, pp. 113-124 |