Fort Leavenworth is in fact no fort, being without defensive works, except two block-houses. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes block defensive fact
A military road led from this point to Fort Leavenworth, and for many miles the farms and cabins of the Delawares were scattered at short intervals on either hand. Francis Parkman cabindelawarefarm Change image and share on social
We were soon free of the woods and bushes, and fairly upon the broad prairie. Francis Parkman broadbushfairly Change image and share on social
Crossing the Penobscot, one found a visible descent in the scale of humanity. Francis Parkman crossdescentfind Change image and share on social
If you have a block of ballistics gelatin and a high-speed camera, pretty soon somebody gets a gun! Nathan Myhrvold ballisticblockcamera Change image and share on social
I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence. Everything that surrounds us- everything that exists - proves that there are infinite laws behind it. There can be no denying this fact. It is mathematical in its precision. Thomas A. Edison denyexistfact share on social
It's absolutely philistine not to recognize what a great book 'An American Dream' is. Norman Mailer is his own worst enemy, and if you don't catch him in a defensive position, he'll admit it. I'd really like to help that man. Germaine Greer absolutelyadmitamerican share on social