Sentences with phrase «historical anecdotes»

There are also historical anecdotes related to the paleo periods of interest.

While some readers might grow a bit restless with the slow and steady pace of Chevalier's patient narrative, her impeccable research and the abundance of fascinating historical anecdotes about everything from grafting apple trees to the circumference of the mighty redwoods adds up to a pleasureable literary experience.

Bruchac draws from historical anecdotes, traditional Native stories, songs and dance tunes.

The novel is strewn with historical anecdotes.

If you scrape off all the crusty barnacles of historical anecdote, Welles's broadcast holds up.

Through fun historical anecdotes and lesser - known backstories of scientific greats, this entertaining book profiles the chemical elements that make up the air we breathe and traces the history of Earth's atmosphere (SN: 7/8/17 & 7/22/17, p. 38).

Lifelong equestrian enthusiast Williams takes on the topic at full gallop, weaving scientific analysis with cultural and historical anecdotes in this lively, fascinating read.

Tom Rennie, a commentator and editor at UK radio station talkSPORT, has reservations about an overdependence on historical anecdote.

Her work engages historical anecdotes to explore and question the resistive potentials of incoherent narratives.

The authors» use of historical anecdotes and high quality photographs, as well as their amusing travel stories, make Uzbekistan an enjoyable read and the perfect companion both before and during a trip to Central Asia's most populous country and the heart of the historic Silk Road.

The book includes more than 100 of the restaurant's classic recipes — some of which date back to its opening — and paired them with behind - the - scenes stories, historical anecdotes and information on preparing seafood.

Love your historical anecdotes and these brownie cookies would make everyone in my family extremely happy

The Cookbook contains over 100 of the restaurant's classic recipes — some dating back to its opening in 1913 — along with behind - the - scenes stories, historical anecdotes, and a wealth of expert information on buying, cooking, and serving fish.

There are historical anecdotes to support both scenarios, and there's even one where everything kinda sorta worked out for everyone.

Through stories, historical anecdotes, and different types of memorials, poor residents produce a neighbourhood identity, giving rise to innovative forms of community membership.

The book is organized around «25 lessons for life,» a sampling of the author's life observations, made up of equal parts advice, historical anecdote, and inspiration.

Never before published tools, new models and useful tips are featured, along with hundreds of citations, dozens of current and historical anecdotes and more.

The knowledgeable conductors thrill you with historical anecdotes.

From an Historical Anecdote about Fashion 2000 Blown glass objects, display case, five framed digital prints case dimensions: 18 h. 25 1/2 inches, each installation view at Donald Young Gallery, Chicago

The title references the period of high modernism but also, more specifically, the dates of two historical anecdotes that serve as conceptual touchstones for his current sculptures.

From an Historical Anecdote about Fashion, 2000.