Chapter 7 of A Book of American Explorers is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of A Book of American Explorers is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE FRENCH IN FLORIDA. (A.D. 1562‒1565.) Illustration: INDIANS IN CANOE. Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
Chapter 7 of A Book of American Explorers is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading “Illustration: INDIANS IN CANOE.”
many and different
From this reading “Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.”
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading “THE FRENCH IN FLORIDA.”
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading “Illustration: INDIANS IN CANOE.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.”
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading “Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.”
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading “Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.”
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading “Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.”
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From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
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From this reading 1562‒1565.)
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From this reading 1562‒1565.)
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From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (A.D.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Illustration: INDIANS IN CANOE.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading (A.D.
many and different
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading THE FRENCH IN FLORIDA.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE FRENCH IN FLORIDA.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
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From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
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From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Illustration: INDIANS IN CANOE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FRENCH IN FLORIDA.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Illustration: INDIANS IN CANOE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRENCH IN FLORIDA.
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading Ribaut’s personal narrative is here reprinted from Hakluyt’s “Divers Voyages” (London, Hakluyt Society, 1850), pp. 91‒115.
Chapter 7 of A Book of American Explorers by Thomas Wentworth Higginson holds 189 sentences, grouped into 38 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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