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Author: Florike Egmond Publisher: ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 272
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In the Mammoth Room of Charles Willson Peale's Philadelphia museum, the reconstructed skeleton of a mammoth stands beside that of a mouse. This juxtaposition, write Florike Egmond and Peter Mason, is symbolic of the two approaches to history which they seek to reconcile. In The Mammoth and the Mouse: Microhistory and Morphology, Egmond and Mason aim to rescue morphology from abstraction and microhistory from the taint of triviality. They explore the theoretical relationship between the microhistorical method of paying careful attention to revealing details and the morphological method of looking for homologies among cultural artifacts or texts from different places and times. Drawing on both textual and visual material, the authors offer a series of microhistorical examinations of a surprising variety of phenomena, among them a legal dispute between spouses in sixteenth-century Holland, a curious ritual punishment for capital offenses, and the reassembly of the Peale mammoth skeleton for public display in 1800. Along the way, they offer an extended commentary on structuralism, post-structuralism, microhistory, and new historicism. "The book succeeds very well, both as a theoretical statement and as an exercise in the method espoused. The authors have made an important advance in the direction of scholarship. The greatest success of the book is in its work of methodological synthesis, its ability to stretch beyond disciplinary boundaries to illustrate new possibilities of morphological analysis that is neither history nor anthropology exactly but a nearly seamless merging of the two. The scholarship is quite up-to-date and superbly employed." -- Edward Muir, NorthwesternUniversity
Author: Florike Egmond Publisher: ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
In the Mammoth Room of Charles Willson Peale's Philadelphia museum, the reconstructed skeleton of a mammoth stands beside that of a mouse. This juxtaposition, write Florike Egmond and Peter Mason, is symbolic of the two approaches to history which they seek to reconcile. In The Mammoth and the Mouse: Microhistory and Morphology, Egmond and Mason aim to rescue morphology from abstraction and microhistory from the taint of triviality. They explore the theoretical relationship between the microhistorical method of paying careful attention to revealing details and the morphological method of looking for homologies among cultural artifacts or texts from different places and times. Drawing on both textual and visual material, the authors offer a series of microhistorical examinations of a surprising variety of phenomena, among them a legal dispute between spouses in sixteenth-century Holland, a curious ritual punishment for capital offenses, and the reassembly of the Peale mammoth skeleton for public display in 1800. Along the way, they offer an extended commentary on structuralism, post-structuralism, microhistory, and new historicism. "The book succeeds very well, both as a theoretical statement and as an exercise in the method espoused. The authors have made an important advance in the direction of scholarship. The greatest success of the book is in its work of methodological synthesis, its ability to stretch beyond disciplinary boundaries to illustrate new possibilities of morphological analysis that is neither history nor anthropology exactly but a nearly seamless merging of the two. The scholarship is quite up-to-date and superbly employed." -- Edward Muir, NorthwesternUniversity
Author: Geronimo Stilton Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 1338159186 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 132
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All the mammoths have fled Old Mouse City! It's a total cat-astrophe! Not only because mammoths are valuable allies of the cavemice, but also because without them, the cavemice can't make mammoth milkshakes, their delicious national drink. Geronimo Stiltonoot must embark on a daring journey to find the mammoths...and avoid going extinct before he gets back!
Author: AQEEL AHMED Publisher: AQEEL AHMED ISBN: 1998810399 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 47
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Summary of this story: In "A Mouse's Magical Journey," we follow Milo, a brave and inquisitive mouse, as he goes on an amazing trip outside of his small home. Milo's desire to travel and see the world's wonders sets him on a path of learning about himself and the world. Milo's life changes in a great way when he finds a shiny golden key outside his door one bright and beautiful morning. He doesn't know that this key opens a secret door in the enchanted garden that goes to a world full of magic and wonder. Milo is so excited that he picks up the key with his little hands and goes on journey that will change his life forever. Along the way, the wise old owl, and the magical unicorn Celeste help Milo deal with a number of problems and experiences. In search of a rainbow-colored butterfly, he goes through meadows, deep woods, and over raging rivers and tall mountains. Along the way, he meets friendly animals that teach him about the value of friendship and the beauty of nature. As Milo goes deeper into the magical world, he discovers an old secret: a hidden waterfall that makes dreams come true. Milo makes a real wish with the help of his new friends and learns that real magic comes from within. Milo's trip keeps going after he realizes that there are a lot of things he can do, and that the world is beautiful. Milo gets braver, stronger, and surer of himself as a result of what he goes through. He learns that choosing your own path can change you and that it's fun to go after your goals. Every step he takes brings him closer to understanding that the world is full of amazing things to do for those who are brave enough to dream. As Milo's trip comes to an end, he sits on the shore of a quiet lake and thinks about what a great time he has had. He thanks the world and himself for giving him the courage to go on this trip that will change his life. He realizes that his journey was about more than just physical exploration. It was also about self-discovery, about finding the magic and promise within himself. Milo goes on a journey that changes him forever. When he comes home, he brings with him the lessons he learned and the memories he made. He knows that his house is now full of stories and events that will help him plan trips in the future. "A Mouse's Magical Journey" shows us that life's real magic isn't in the special places we go, but in the guts, friends, and self-confidence we gain along the way. Milo's story is a great way to remind us to accept our own paths, enjoy the beauty of nature, and work hard to reach our goals. How the story started: Milo, a curious mouse who liked to try new things, used to live in a quiet little hole under a big oak tree. Milo's mind was always racing with ideas and his heart was full of dreams. Milo's small house under the big oak tree had always been a warm and safe place for him, but his spirit of adventure made him want more. Outside the safe walls of his burrow, he dreamed of wide landscapes, strange animals, and exciting experiences. The outside world drew him in with its undiscovered places and wonders. Every day, he would look at the horizon and think about the sights and sounds he would soon see and hear. His longing grew greater with every passing second. Milo would often spend hours up in the tree listening to the wise old owl tell stories. The owl told the mouse stories about faraway places, strange creatures, and exciting adventures. Milo's heart was set on fire by these stories, which gave him a burning desire to learn and find out more. He dreamed of going on adventures through beautiful forests, up high mountains, and across huge seas. His mind would come up with amazing stories about animals that could talk, fairies, and finding secret treasures deep inside old ruins. His heart ached with the need to see these things for himself. Milo knew that one day he would die. He thought that fate would give him the chance to go on a wonderful journey. He was really looking forward to that day. He spent his evenings sitting on a windowsill and staring at the stars as if they were the key to his dreams. When he thought about the adventures he could have in the great unknown, his heart would beat faster. The mouse's small home became both a source of comfort and a source of worry. Even though he liked how warm and safe it made him feel, he couldn't help but feel hemmed in. The tight walls were getting in their way, and the hole that used to be his safe place had turned into a prison. He wanted to stretch his hands, get some fresh air, and feel the grass under his feet. Milo's desire to learn about the world got stronger every day, which made him more creative and determined. He spent hours working on his feelings and instincts so that he would be ready for his next trip. He would climb the tree limbs to get better at moving quickly and using his hands. He would look at maps and spend a lot of time following the winding roads that led to new and interesting places. His travels gave him the energy to do everything he did. As the seasons changed, Milo could feel that his big trip was coming up. The air seemed to buzz with a strange kind of energy, and it carried hints of what could happen. It was as if the whole universe had worked together to make his dreams come true and set the stage for his amazing journey. Milo looked forward to the day when he would no longer live in his tiny house and the whole world would be his playground. He knew his chance to go on a big adventure was coming up, and he couldn't wait to spread his tiny wings and fly into the great unknown. Milo woke up from a warm nap on a beautiful morning as the sun's golden rays shone through the oak tree's leaves. As he stretched and rubbed his tired eyes, he couldn't believe what he saw. Just outside his door, a shining golden key was hidden between the velvety petals of a flower that was growing. Milo's heart skipped a beat as he ran for the key, his small paws shivering with joy. He carefully picked it up and felt its weight in his paw. The key sparkled and shone, and the early light made a gold dance on it. Milo's whiskers twitched in wonder as he tried to figure out where this mysterious key came from and what secrets it held. He knew that this wasn't just any old key. It had a feeling of magic and wonder that caught his attention. Milo's mind raced as he thought about all the things he could do once he got through the mysterious gate. Milo thought about where the key came from while his heartbeat in his chest. Who did he get it from? Why is this happening? Was it a gift from a wise old owl or a word from the fairies in the woods? Milo's mind was full of questions, but he knew one thing for sure: he had been chosen for something amazing.
Author: Adrian Lister Publisher: White Lion Publishing ISBN: 9780565093273 Category : Mammoths Languages : en Pages : 0
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Explore the world of mammoths with this illustrated guide, featuring photographs of skeletons, casts, tusks and preserved flesh from the world-famous collections of the Natural History Museum, London and the Field Museum in North America.
Author: Henry Chancellor Publisher: Penguin Group ISBN: 0307372278 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 466
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When Tom Scatterhorn's eccentric father disappears to the Far East in search of rare beetles, closely followed by his mother, Tom is left to spend Christmas with his uncle and aunt, keepers of the weird and wonderful Scatterhorn Museum. But don’t get too excited – because it's a dusty, dingy place, full of tatty stuffed animals and rickety cases of junk. Nobody really wants to visit it anymore, and it looks as if its days are numbered. But when Tom comes to live there, he finds more to the museum than meets the eye. The animals may be ragged and moth-eaten but they have an incredible secret – a secret that originated when the stuffed animals were first made, a hundred years earlier. And then Tom discovers he can go right back to the time of their making. . . . In an exciting adventure that threads in and out of time, from an Edwardian ice fair to the wastes of Mongolia to the jungles of India, Tom discovers that there is far more at stake than the fate of the museum. . . .
Author: Ben Mezrich Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1442496320 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 241
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Charlie Lewis goes on a roller coaster ride of risk, math, and gaming in this middle grade novel that parallels the New York Times bestselling Bringing Down the House, which inspired the movie 21. Charlie Lewis is a nerd. All he’s ever been good at is math—and he’s really good at math. So good that he’s recruited by a group of kids determined to game the system at the biggest theme park in the world—and win the grand prize. Soon Charlie is caught up in the excitement and thrill of using his math skills for awesomeness…but what’s at stake may be more than he’s willing to risk. How far will Charlie go for a chance at the ultimate reward?
Author: Philip C. Stead Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 1626721823 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 45
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When friendly giant mammoth Samson falls asleep and wakes up in the middle of a blizzard, he finds and shelters a little red bird and a flower-loving mouse, beginning new friendships for all.
Author: Stephen Harrigan Publisher: University of Texas Press ISBN: 0292745613 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 377
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In four decades of writing for magazines ranging from Texas Monthly to the Atlantic, American History, and Travel Holiday, Stephen Harrigan has established himself as one of America’s most thoughtful writers. In this career-spanning anthology, which gathers together essays from two previous books—A Natural State and Comanche Midnight—as well as previously uncollected work, readers finally have a comprehensive collection of Harrigan’s best nonfiction. History—natural history, human history, and personal history—and place are the cornerstones of The Eye of the Mammoth. But the specific history or place varies considerably from essay to essay. Harrigan’s career has taken him from the Alaska Highway to the Chihuahuan Desert, from the casinos of Monaco to his ancestors’ village in the Czech Republic. Texas is the subject of a number of essays, and a force in shaping others, as in “The Anger of Achilles,” in which a nineteenth-century painting moves the author despite his possessing a “Texan’s suspicion of serious culture.” Harrigan’s deceptively straightforward voice, however, belies an intense curiosity about things that, by his own admission, may be “unknowable.” Certainly, we are limited in what we can know about the inner life of George Washington, the last days of Davy Crockett, or the motives of a caged tiger, but Harrigan’s gift—a gift that has also made him an award-winning novelist—is to bring readers closer to such things, to make them less remote, just as a cave painting in the title essay eerily transmits the living stare of a long-extinct mammoth.
Author: Florike Egmond
Author: Florike Egmond
Author: Geronimo Stilton
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Author: Michelle Robinson
Author: Adrian Lister
Author: Henry Chancellor
Author: Ben Mezrich
Author: Philip C. Stead
Author: United States. National Park Service
Author: Stephen Harrigan