The Dark Traveller Ebook Review
Cindy Wright's The Dark Traveller is a
unique compilation that details with precision and accuracy the movement
of the Black Death in London and the small area of Eyam in the 1660's.
The quantity of facts and figures offered is far more than what one gets
reading general European history. For history lovers researching this
infamous time, The Dark Traveller is an invaluable resource because it
is one of the most in depth references around. Wright eloquently and
accurately tells of the chaos without being unnecessarily theatrical.
The reader is swept to feel like they are living in London in 1665. Well
written and concise, The Dark Traveller references primary resources of
the time, giving it an authoritative stand on the subject matter.
For attentive learners interested in digging up medical history, this is an essential read because it focuses on the early efforts to quell the disease. After reading The Dark Traveler, one will appreciate the advents of modern sanitation and more a sophisticated knowledge of human health. All together, it is an intriguing bit of the past that can take anyone back in time to understand. It reads briefly and articulately covering the whys and hows of every major aspect of the tale.
Additionally, within The Dark Traveler are suitable illustrations to enhance the reader's experience. The most remarkable aspect about this informative work is the amount of detail included that is not common knowledge: from names and lives of actual people that passed away, to the story of a town that sacrificed itself to the disease. It is shocking how many pseudo-cures had been created to fight the Bubonic Plague. Some are sure to make one shudder.
As always, Wright is very concise and factual. In the Dark Traveller, the story of the bubonic plague is ushered forth from antiquated times into a tangible reality. With details found from archives, a very full story of demise and death tolls rising is told. Like a ghost walking from person to person unseen, but perceiving the lives of victims, The Dark Traveler has a different overall aura than most historical texts. It has a bit of closeness to each person that lived as if one has the privilege to run into that person hundreds of years ago before moving on to someone else. The Black Death becomes all the more real.
This highly educational experience will greatly enhance understanding and bring one into a higher plane of knowledge. This is the perfect resource for any research paper concerning the Black Death or health in the 15th century due to its respectability, authority, and convenient briefness. One just might think twice too the next time one is bitten by a flea. However, do not be scared of the moribundity, The Dark Traveler is also a story of survivors who didn't succumb to the Black Death's lethal grasp. The Dark Traveler is meant to take the reader back with such an experience that it is even used as travel companion in London to see all the places where every event did truly happen. Sure to haunt and educate, read for the memory of lethal bygone days.
For attentive learners interested in digging up medical history, this is an essential read because it focuses on the early efforts to quell the disease. After reading The Dark Traveler, one will appreciate the advents of modern sanitation and more a sophisticated knowledge of human health. All together, it is an intriguing bit of the past that can take anyone back in time to understand. It reads briefly and articulately covering the whys and hows of every major aspect of the tale.
Additionally, within The Dark Traveler are suitable illustrations to enhance the reader's experience. The most remarkable aspect about this informative work is the amount of detail included that is not common knowledge: from names and lives of actual people that passed away, to the story of a town that sacrificed itself to the disease. It is shocking how many pseudo-cures had been created to fight the Bubonic Plague. Some are sure to make one shudder.
As always, Wright is very concise and factual. In the Dark Traveller, the story of the bubonic plague is ushered forth from antiquated times into a tangible reality. With details found from archives, a very full story of demise and death tolls rising is told. Like a ghost walking from person to person unseen, but perceiving the lives of victims, The Dark Traveler has a different overall aura than most historical texts. It has a bit of closeness to each person that lived as if one has the privilege to run into that person hundreds of years ago before moving on to someone else. The Black Death becomes all the more real.
This highly educational experience will greatly enhance understanding and bring one into a higher plane of knowledge. This is the perfect resource for any research paper concerning the Black Death or health in the 15th century due to its respectability, authority, and convenient briefness. One just might think twice too the next time one is bitten by a flea. However, do not be scared of the moribundity, The Dark Traveler is also a story of survivors who didn't succumb to the Black Death's lethal grasp. The Dark Traveler is meant to take the reader back with such an experience that it is even used as travel companion in London to see all the places where every event did truly happen. Sure to haunt and educate, read for the memory of lethal bygone days.
The Different Ways of Celebrating Easter (Holiday Celebrations) [Kindle Edition]
Here is a book to get you in the mood. Filled with facts, stories and poems. Suitable for all ages, whether you are a child or a grown up.
Learn about the tradition of Easter and celebrate in style.
The original copy consists of 113 pages of A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) sized paper.
Much in store for you to read!
Christmas Magic for Children (Holiday Celebrations) [Kindle Edition]
It introduces the history of certain Christmas traditions as well as old and popular songs. Included are short stories that will make it fun for the children and bring the magic alive. Not forgetting the pictures that the children can look at if being read to.
Whether you want to learn about the first Christmas, when Jesus was born, or when Santa was first recognized for the gift bringer that he is known for today. You will also learn about Rudolph and his story, as well as Frosty our faithful snowman that comes back year after year when it snows.
In this book you will also get a summary of other historical traditions; such as when Christmas cards were first sent, and who were the first people to put up a Christmas tree in their home.
To found out much, much more you will need to purchase the book.
The Beautiful Country Of Ireland (Failte)
Travelling Through the Emerald Isle [Kindle Edition]
A Journey through the Histories of the Provinces of the Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland is located below
the borders of Northern Ireland. You can drive from one side of the
country to the other in about half the day. If you are on a touring
holiday this is ideal, because you get to see much of this beautiful
land.
The best tourist places to visit when you are in Ireland are the Counties of Kerry and Tipperary. Kerry has very scenic views, which portrays a more seaside holiday resort. If the weather is fine, you will experience this county in a magical way. It has been preserved to perfection, and you will not see one form of public transport, such as a bus there. It is very calm and tranquil. If you have your own transport, you can take a drive around the Dingle Peninsula. If you are lucky, you may even get to see the Irish sheep being herded up in the hills. The higher you get the colder and windier its gets, but it is definitely a place to visit just for the views.
Dingle is also home to the famous Dolphin, Fungie. If you have the time, it is worth taking a trip in one of the tourist boats that takes about 45 minutes to get a glimpse of him. It is believed that a lighthouse keeper spotted him in 1984, leading the boats in and out of the harbour. After much research by specialists, he has become very friendly, and approaches the tourist and fishing boats to play.
The County of Tipperary is more for the history enthusiast, as it is home to castles, museums and historic houses. The place to stay is Cahir, where you can visit the Cahir Castle, which was built in the 13th century, and situated in the village centre, on a rocky island in the middle of the River Suir. This river doubles as a moat around the castle where you can usually see white and black swans swimming there. The castle has been very well maintained, and is furnished throughout in the rooms tourists can visit. From the castle, you can then walk through Cahir Park, along Coronation Walk to the Swiss Cottage.
The Swiss Cottage was designed by John Nash, and was originally built for the Lord and Lady Cahir, to use as a hunting and fishing lodge. In the summer, the thatched roof cottage is decorated with all colours of fragrant flowers. Inside it has beautifully furnished rooms dating back to the era it was built. Sadly, some of the wallpaper is fading, but the elegance is still there.
Another main attraction of Tipperary is Cashel. The place to visit here is the elegant building high up on a hill, which is made of limestone, and surrounded by green countryside. This is the Rock of Cashel, also named St. Patrick's rock after Ireland's Patron Saint. When you finally reach the top of the hill, and enter the rock's church grounds, it immediately feels peaceful and serene. Walking through the graveyard of royalty gone by, you immediately feel the history that once was. A popular and famous tourist attraction is well preserved and cared for by the church. Inside there are still many of the originally decor of that time, from artwork to furniture.
There are still many beautiful places to visit in Ireland, but out of all of the counties there, these two have the most familiar attractions for tourists. Ireland will not disappoint anyone, as there is something for all.
The Republic of Ireland is located below the borders of Northern Ireland. You can drive from one side of the country to the other in about half the day. If you are on a touring holiday this is ideal, because you get to see much of this beautiful land.
If you are planning to tour the Republic of Ireland you will need this eBook for reference. it will help you choose the best route, and the best places to visit.
The best tourist places to visit when you are in Ireland are the Counties of Kerry and Tipperary. Kerry has very scenic views, which portrays a more seaside holiday resort. If the weather is fine, you will experience this county in a magical way. It has been preserved to perfection, and you will not see one form of public transport, such as a bus there. It is very calm and tranquil. If you have your own transport, you can take a drive around the Dingle Peninsula. If you are lucky, you may even get to see the Irish sheep being herded up in the hills. The higher you get the colder and windier its gets, but it is definitely a place to visit just for the views.
Dingle is also home to the famous Dolphin, Fungie. If you have the time, it is worth taking a trip in one of the tourist boats that takes about 45 minutes to get a glimpse of him. It is believed that a lighthouse keeper spotted him in 1984, leading the boats in and out of the harbour. After much research by specialists, he has become very friendly, and approaches the tourist and fishing boats to play.
The County of Tipperary is more for the history enthusiast, as it is home to castles, museums and historic houses. The place to stay is Cahir, where you can visit the Cahir Castle, which was built in the 13th century, and situated in the village centre, on a rocky island in the middle of the River Suir. This river doubles as a moat around the castle where you can usually see white and black swans swimming there. The castle has been very well maintained, and is furnished throughout in the rooms tourists can visit. From the castle, you can then walk through Cahir Park, along Coronation Walk to the Swiss Cottage.
The Swiss Cottage was designed by John Nash, and was originally built for the Lord and Lady Cahir, to use as a hunting and fishing lodge. In the summer, the thatched roof cottage is decorated with all colours of fragrant flowers. Inside it has beautifully furnished rooms dating back to the era it was built. Sadly, some of the wallpaper is fading, but the elegance is still there.
Another main attraction of Tipperary is Cashel. The place to visit here is the elegant building high up on a hill, which is made of limestone, and surrounded by green countryside. This is the Rock of Cashel, also named St. Patrick's rock after Ireland's Patron Saint. When you finally reach the top of the hill, and enter the rock's church grounds, it immediately feels peaceful and serene. Walking through the graveyard of royalty gone by, you immediately feel the history that once was. A popular and famous tourist attraction is well preserved and cared for by the church. Inside there are still many of the originally decor of that time, from artwork to furniture.
There are still many beautiful places to visit in Ireland, but out of all of the counties there, these two have the most familiar attractions for tourists. Ireland will not disappoint anyone, as there is something for all.
The Republic of Ireland is located below the borders of Northern Ireland. You can drive from one side of the country to the other in about half the day. If you are on a touring holiday this is ideal, because you get to see much of this beautiful land.
If you are planning to tour the Republic of Ireland you will need this eBook for reference. it will help you choose the best route, and the best places to visit.
A Spirited Vacation in Llandudno
Have an amazing time at the finest seaside resort town of Wales.
Llandudno is a beautiful, waterfront resort town in Conwy County Borough, Wales. Situated between the twin limestone headlands, The Great Orme and The Little Orme, the sublime city of Northern Wales is a hotspot for tourism. Imagine yourself surrounded by the seraphic Irish beaches, lagoons of prismatic colors, whimsical little Victorian shops, aged copper mines and scenic walkaways. This summer, grab your luggage and set out to explore the wondrous Llandudno.
Llandudno is named after a Christian saint named Tudno. It is also famously known as the Queen of Welsh Resort. The high land area has seen Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages settlements over the centuries. The various copper mines on promenades were operated until middle of the nineteenth century when the Victorian town went into development as an uptown holiday resort. There are now over 200 hotels and the place is always bustling with happy tourists. One of the renowned hotels was Penforma Hotel, notably linked with Alice in Wonderland. According to a legend, Lewis Carroll was inspired to write about his heroine, Alice, after meeting a little girl, Alice Liddell, whose family used to vacation at the holiday-home of Carroll's family. The hotel was recently torn down. The Welsh catchphrase for Llandudno is, 'Hard Hafen Hedd', which means 'Beautiful haven of peace'. The slogan was given by a Romanian Queen Elizabeth and it reflects the tranquillity the town oozes.
As the largest seaside resort of Northern Wales, Llandudno is blessed with countless alluring attractions that will make your vacation refreshing and memorable. Start your trip by visiting the Great Orme that stipples the coastline. Standing atop the peak, you will be surprised by the magnificent landscapes of the little Welsh town. The summit's backdrop is a radiant country park composed of bewitching scenery of fluttering butterflies, blossoming flowers and the songs of seabirds.
The Great Orme has ancient Bronze Age copper mines. A tramcar will take you into the depths of olden shafts where you can have the visual pleasure of centuries old monuments. A superb adventure at Snowdonia National Park can be a highlight of your retreat. The largest Welsh mountain, Snowdon and about hundreds of azure lakes, pristine beaches and moors make up the resplendent park.
The Bodnant Gardens are simply the most dazzling of ornamental gardens. The Gardens are ideal for a serene day spent under cool shades of whispering trees. Another great spot for placid walks is the long Victorian pier.
Moreover, the pier is surrounded by an array of quaint cafes, shops and restaurants where you can relish the best of the Welsh cuisines. Venue Cymru is an immense arts venue incorporating a huge theatre, concert area, arena, conference centre, bars, restaurants etc. The Venue holds live music shows, ballet performances, opera and ice shows.
For history enthusiasts, Llandudno Museum is a place to be. It proudly displays a collection of paintings and a range of items from World Ward and prehistoric times. To end a perfect day, stroll along the calm bank of West Shore. Llandudno is a perfect destination to escape the busy routines. Come back home rejuvenated from the trip of your dreams.
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Venus - A Relative To Earth On Many Levels
On the plus side, Venus is close in size
to earth and has similarities in mass, the composition of its elements
and its distance from the sun. It is a terrestrial planet like ours, yet
its atmosphere consists almost entirely of carbon dioxide, with some
sulphuric particles involved. Venus has no water and thus does not
permit life to exist.
A Reason to Call Venus a Direct Relative to Earth
Despite the differences, many
astronomers consider the two planets linked because of the similarities
outlined above. How can a planet of this size - which also has an iron
core - end up being so different from Earth? The intense heat of 800
degrees Fahrenheit is what you would encounter upon landing on the
planet. Venus is close to the sun and gets the full impact of its
intensity. However, unlike the layers of air surrounding Earth, Venus
instead has no way of keeping out the heat and no way of allowing the
heat to escape once it arrives. The result is death for any species
requiring oxygen and water to survive. There is no way life forms can
exist.
Noteworthy Geological Features of Venus
Amateur astronomers will initially
become enchanted by Venus when seeing the rings, which surround the
planet. That fascination will continue when noting that the planet has
an unusually high amount of volcanic activity. Space expeditions have
noted thunder and lightning on the planet, but rain does not exist
except in the case of falling sulphur drops. While these conditions make
the planet seem impossibly inhospitable to animal and plant life, these
conditions are thought it be different from those in Venus's past.
Scientists have posited that water existed on the planet billions of
years ago. A greenhouse effect spiralled out of control in that period
and ended the possibility of any habitation. However, some people still
believe that pockets of life could exist if the planet retained an
atmospheric shield to the surrounding conditions.
Observing Venus from Earth
Venus has always been a favourite among
stargazers because of its brightness. Besides, the sun, there is no
celestial body as visible as Venus. With the sun low in sky in either
its descent or ascent, Venus can be seen glowing brightly in the sky.
However, it is possible to observe the planet at nearly any point in the
day. It also has crescent phases much like our moon in which it can be
viewed in quarter slices and other attractive formats. Unlike the moon,
these phases of Venus require a telescope for viewing.
A Study of the Transits of Venus
Because of the angle at which Venus
makes its orbit, the planet will not cross the face of the sun (and thus
allow for spectacular views) when traveling between Earth and the sun.
However, once every 243 years, Venus will make a dramatic transit to the
delight of stargazers. In fact, the transit happens in pairs, at
intervals of 8-9 years, making viewings available twice per period of
121+ years. The most recent occurrences in June of 2004 and 2012
highlighted the recent period of celestial activity.
Though Venus has a similar size when compared to Earth, it appears its true similarities ended in a period some billions of years ago. However, its periodic transits and proximity to us continue to make this planet a subject of fascination.
Though Venus has a similar size when compared to Earth, it appears its true similarities ended in a period some billions of years ago. However, its periodic transits and proximity to us continue to make this planet a subject of fascination.
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