Word: touch
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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John Fiske began his remarks by speaking of the revelation which Francis Parkman's works bring to one who has been accustomed to giving American history little importance compared with ancient and mediaval history. America has its classic events and classic places which need but a magician's touch to give them the fascination of romance. Parkman's style was distinctively picturesque as well as true to life. This latter quality was gained by a most painstaking study of all places and people of whom he wrote. Of the Indian character he gained an intelligent idea by long contact with...
...discussion about the Harvard Annex by formally receiving it as an organic part of Harvard University. There will now be within the pale of the University two colleges, Harvard College and Radcliffe College; here we have a suggestion of Oxford and Cambridge which will touch the pride of those students who look with admiration on the great English universities. This action of the overseers is a direct compliment to the cause of the higher education of women and a direct compliment also to this particular institution. A formal acknowledgement from Harvard University of the value and importance of the work...
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Armstrong broke from the line and carried the ball to the 15 yard line. Two rushes were made with little success. Thorne then carried the ball to the 10 yard line. It looked like a touch-down...