“I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.” – Abraham Lincoln While President’s Day was originally begun to honor George Washington, another popular figurehead we honor on President’s Day is the renowned 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.Continue reading “The Monumental Legacy of President Abraham Lincoln”
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The Works of Winston S. Churchill
For Rare Book Lovers, This May Be Coolest New Shop on Worth Avenue
By Barbara Marshall – Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Posted: 7:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 (View the article on mypalmbeachpost.com here) Every day, Matt Raptis holds Western civilization in his hands. He can page through Captain James Cook’s illustrated account of his 18th century journeys to the South Pacific, follow Charles Darwin’s evolutionary reasoningContinue reading “For Rare Book Lovers, This May Be Coolest New Shop on Worth Avenue”
Celebrating African Americans in History and Literature
African American history and culture should be recognized and celebrated every day of the year, not just in Black History Month. But during this time, we are excited to celebrate African American history and its figures through new lenses. It is interesting how much literature and authorship has had an enormous impact on the lives of many great African American figures.Continue reading “Celebrating African Americans in History and Literature”