Potency of English Words
This nicely written essay describes the richness of the English language and reminds us about the power of our word choices. I transcribed it in Centennial Gregg for the blog. Attachment: potency-of-english-words.pdf
The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes
In early June 1912, a cataclysmic explosion occurred in a remote area of Alaska, about 250 miles southwest of Anchorage. The explosion was so massive that its effects were felt in places as far away from the explosion as Washington D.C., as high-altitude haze robbed the northern temperate zone of about 10% of the Sun’s…
History
Here is a small essay written by English historian James Anthony Froude, transcribed by me in Simplified Gregg. Attachment: history.pdf
The Fox
Here is an entertaining selection about the fox, transcribed by me in Centennial Gregg. Attachment: the-fox.pdf
My Sister
This is very touching story by an anonymous writer, transcribed by me in Anniversary Gregg. Attachment: my-sister.pdf
The Land Crab
Land crabs are very common in tropical regions of the globe. Find out a little about them by reading this article, transcribed in Simplified Gregg by yours truly. Attachment: the-land-crab.pdf
Hairpins
The Sun, the defunct New York City newspaper, was known for its humorous editorials. This one was published on May 19, 1902. I transcribed it in Centennial Gregg for the blog. Attachment: hairpins.pdf
The Miracle of Light
This article transcribed by yours truly in Anniversary Gregg explains why light is so important for life. Attachment: the-miracle-of-light.pdf
The Baltimore Oriole
What do you know about this beautiful bird? Read this article by the great American artist and naturalist John James Audubon and transcribed by me in Simplified Gregg for the blog to find out. Attachment: the-baltimore-oriole.pdf
French: Ce qu’un geste amical peut faire
Hello, as Carlos seems to be still interested, I propose this text made of simple words. Sounds like a true story… Alas, a bit lengthy…