Strabo discusses the geography of Campania Next after Neapolis comes the Heraclean Fortress, with a promontory which runs out into the sea and so admirably catches the breezes of the southwest wind that it makes the settlement a healthful place to live in. Both this settlement and the one next after it, Pompaia (past which flows the River Sarnus), were once held by the Osci; then, by the Tyrrheni and the Pelasgi; and after that, by the Samnitae; but they, too, were ejected from the places. Pompaia, on the River Sarnus-a river which both takes the cargoes inland and sends them out to sea is the port-town of Nola, Nuceria, and Acherrae (a place with name like that of the settlement near Cremona). Above these places lies Mt. Vesuvius, which,
It is a very different atmosphere than some of the popular islands where tourism has saturated their beauty. My family is native hawaiian in origin and Molokai is the island that we call home. I have always loved the fact that tourism has not touched this island. The island is not much different than it was 50 years ago. The people of Molokai
Both societies are under a ruling body of civilization and power of control. The characters from both the novel and the movie are in the process of finding a discovery within each society. The consequences are severe if they are found to be against the powers that be which include persecution. Anthem and The Island, tend to live upon a very mysterious lifestyle with missing components they are unknown throughout life. The comparisons are shown through the following six types of categories that strongly represent the trends of similarity throughout the novel “Anthem” and the movie “The Island”.
I continued to cast at the bank making long cast for a deeper run of the crank bait. “Get the net” as I set the hook on a nice fish that seemed was going to be a problem since this was my first time actually catching a fish out of a boat. As the fish jumped a couple times out of the water trying to throw the crank bait my partner says “Nice fish” as he nets the fish and lets me know it is about the same size he caught. I was so excited I couldn`t wait to catch another
Mike Carlos Literary devices have a large impact on Beowulf because of the oral tradition. These literary devices create thoughts and help people have more of a thought out idea of what is going on in the poem. The reader’s vision of the story is reflected on how it is said and described Kennings were often used throughout the poem to keep on the old English oral traditions. These kennings helped because the story had to be memorized and told over and over again and it made it easier to remember and to say. Due to the fact that the language of the Angelo-Saxons did not have rhymes, it made it harder to memorize, but these phrases helped people make it easier.
Marquia Robinson Dr. Phillips Genl 399.013 September 10, 2014 Geographical Description Puerto Rico officially known as the commonwealth of Puerto Rico is an island in the Caribbean that is famous for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs, lush scenery, warm climate salsa music, and most importantly the friendly and hospitable people. A true tropical island, Puerto Rico is located about 1,000 miles off the southern tip of Florida and east of the Dominican Republic. Also the island is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide, making it the smallest island of the Greater Antilles. The island of Puerto Rico is centrally located in the arc of submerged mountains that connects North America with South America and forms the archipelago of the Antilles. Puerto Rico is the third largest island in the United States and 82nd in the world.
It’s the most famous lake in the park, not just for its beauty but also for its fishing. Common species of trout found there include the Lake Crescent cutthroat and the Beardslee rainbow. Keep your eyes peeled for the small but delicious Kokanee salmon as
Lebanese people using words such as “cuz” for “cousin “ or Afghan origin people using the word “bachem” for brother in English. This allows for people to convey their ethnicity and culture to others, which would not have been possible if Standard English was used due to the strict rules that govern how it is used. Furthermore although Standard English is more widely comprehended due to having an agreed standard for grammar, vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation and conventions of use at times other non-standard forms of English can convey more specific meanings. As K Burridge states “clearly Standard English is perceived to be intrinsically superior to other varieties. Yet examples are easy to find where non-standard
What has led to coastalisation in Florida and why is it a problem? Florida, dubbed the Sunshine state because of its climate, is the southernmost state in the USA with facing the Atlantic Ocean to the east and includes over 10,000 km of water surface with more freshwater springs than anywhere else in the US. Florida’s coastline is a popular destination for tourism and migration. But why is Florida really the 4th most populous state in the US? For one, the annual average temperature is 72⁰F with a warm, sunny, mostly dry climate which is perfect for outdoor activities and going to the beach which is suitable for tourism.
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is an amazing country and is one of the few countries that is also its own island. It is covered with beautiful nature and has old castles and cities from when it was founded. It is widely known as a perfect vacation spot and is filled with friendly people. The official name of Puerto Rico is the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is located in Central America at the eastern end of the Greater Antilles; an island in the Caribbean Ocean with Hispaniola to the west and the Virgin Islands to the east.