Dr. Daniel J. Boorstin: Great American Author and Historian

life and instead of eating three meals per day, just one. He too wrote. In his

an effort to stop the chaos of his society by bringing books back to life and

Throughout American history there have been many challenges and successes that have made the Unites States what it is today. Without the role of important figures, long wars, and hard work the country we love might not be where it is at today. Learning about the past of our nation is crucial in order for us to move forward, learn from our mistakes, and continue to the “best country in the world.” Luckily, because the founders of our nation knew how important it was to hold on to significant documents we have access to read how our nation shifted into what it is today first hand. There are numerous documents available for anyone to study and become more acquainted with our past. Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, Boston King’s Memoir, and James

He sees the world becoming overcrowded and he believes we need to do something about it. He uses this essay to give us a revelation to wake up and save our planet from the destruction we are placing upon ourselves.

At the beginning of the historical documentation of America, many individuals were amateurs and/or biased towards their native state. There were different sides as to what the American Revolution was about so, “If they wished to preserve their image unsullied by European incursions, Americans would have to develop their own narratives of nationhood” (Kornfeld, 40). This brought a movement of amateur writers creating historical

for instance, he only went to the university where his hometown was, no Harvard, no extra school no nothing just brains and willpower. for instance, the university he went to to get his BS institution was Indiana university in 1917. he got into Cornell university in which was a bit difficult but he eventually got his Ph. D

After graduating he studied for a time at Columbia University, taking classes that interested him to learn, but never seemed to stay focused for long. He left with a Degree in Law, and an understanding of French, Spanish, and

In 1979 Douglas Adams wrote in his book, The Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Universe, “The answer to life, the universe and everything, is 42” (Adams 1979). Of course we all know that the answers do not come quite so easily. Really, forget the answer; the question is what the meaning of life is. Man has asked this question for millennia, and we still search for it today.

When he turned 16 he got the opportunity to attend The University of Harvard. He studied at the university

Dylan. An Analysis of the Effects of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing on 20th Century Society. Journal of the 20th Century, May 26, 2009

The title of this chapter (“Where I Lived, and What I Lived For”) illustrates his philosophy. Explain the connection between the physical experiences of life with one’s spiritual life.

oriented pursuits. He places a great deal of emphasis on virtue. He goes on to say that heavenly

He puts himself as an equal to some of the greatest literature artists in history before he has even began his work in earnest. He also scoffs at sinners, showing arrogance and that he is more worthy in God’s eyes then them. He also chooses himself to go on this journey, among the entire world population. And in his own

There are parts of his religion that he must stay true and values that mean something due to his strong faith. Calvinism is shown strongly throughout this poem, for one example, in that one has a life to live however, God is ultimately all powerful and in full control of every part of life.

He invested in this work significantly for the reader to possibly be converted, taught the way to salvation, but as an active participant.