P. 253, c. 1.—“Humboldt.” (1769-1859.) Humboldt has been one of the most
expert and far reaching scientists of modern times. His love for research
led him to explorations early in life. In 1790 he travelled through the
principal countries of Europe, afterward publishing the discoveries made
by him on this journey. After this, for some years he was employed in
mining enterprises. In 1829 he joined an expedition to the Ural and Altai
mountains. In 1799 Humboldt went to South America; on this journey he
made extensive observations in various departments of science. The latter
part of his life was spent at the Prussian court.
P. 253, c. 2.—“Orinoco,” Oˌrĭ-noˈco. Said to mean coiling snakes.
“Heine.” (1799-1856.) Heine was of Jewish parentage, but abandoned his
religion and adopted the Lutheran. His first book on his travels in
Italy was very successful. After this followed his first book of songs,
which contained many pieces of rare beauty. It filled all Germany with
enthusiasm. Heine spent his last years in great suffering, a victim to
spinal disease.
P. 254, c. 1.—“Candide,” kŏnˈdēd. The hero of a novel bearing the same
name, by Voltaire.
“Eldorado,” ĕl-do-rāˈdō. The gilded land. A name given to a land
abounding in gold and other rich products. The Spanish conquerors of
South America first applied the name to a region in South America which
they reported to be filled with riches of every variety.
P. 254, c. 2.—“Dight,” dīt. To deck; to dress.
Storied windows richly _dight_,
Casting a dim, religious light.—_Milton._
“Schleiermacher,” schleīˈer-mä-ker. (1768-1834.) One of the most
influential theologians of modern times. His first published work,
“Discourses on Religion,” startled all Germany. After this followed many
volumes of sermons and religious writings which won him favor. In 1802 he
became court preacher, and two years later went into the university at
Halle as a preacher and professor; afterward he became a pastor at Berlin.
“Dialectician,” dī-a-lek-tĭshˈan. One who is versed in logic.
“Romanticism,” ro-mănˈti-cĭsm. Romantic, fantastic, or unnatural ideas or
feelings.
P. 255, c. 1.—“Schopenhauer,” shoˈpen-howˌer. (1788-1860.) He studied in
the German universities, and afterward devoted himself to philosophical
studies. His works on the will are the best known.
“Zoöphytes,” zōˈo-fit. “Mollusca,” mol-lŭsˈca. “Annelida,” an-nĕlˈi-da;
“Arachnida,” a-răchˈni-da. “Crustacea,” krus-tāˈshe-a; “Pisces,” pīsˈsēz;
“Reptilia,” rep-tilˈi-a; “Aves,” āˈvēs; “Mammalia,” mam-māˈli-a.
P. 255, c. 2.—“Bellum omnium contra omnes.” War of all against all.