A Journey of Thousand Miles Essay

Out of all of the books I read this summer, Into The Wild was by far my favorite. To me, Chris McCandless’s story was both heartbreaking and motivating, and I admire his commitment to living on his own. I also enjoyed the format that Krakauer followed when writing the book. Above all, I believe Krakauer did justice to McCandless’s story, and proved that he was not an ill-prepared and incompetent teenager like some people believe. When Jon Krakauer wrote this book, he chose to study…

Charles A. Lindbergh: Inspiring Aviators throughout the world Interviewer: The sun is shining down and reflecting off the lake. I am now lounging outside on a wood deck with a peaceful view of a lake waiting for Charles A. Lindbergh to arrive. Since Charles loves the outdoors he insisted we meet outside and I now understand why. It’s the absolute perfect day to conduct an interview; the sun is shining and it’s a beautiful 78 degrees out. It’s me, Camille, from Under The Stars newspaper. This…

Conflict and Relocation of the Nez Perce Indian Tribe The conflict with, and eventual removal and relocation of the Nez Perce by the US government during westward expansion, damaged native American culture by forcing Natives from their ancestral lands that once held their heritage for hundreds of years. Manifest Destiny, meaning the West and other parts of the North American continent would justifiably and inevitably belong to the US, became a term commonly used as pioneers began westward…

the Japanese after her plane crashed, some people even say she was on a mission to spy on Japan. However, no one really knows what happened to Amelia Earhart and her disappearance is still a mystery today. Growing up, she never imagined the the journey of aviation she would have ahead of her and moving from city to city as a young adult in the 1920’s it was hard to find a hobby like flying, and stick with it. However, her adventurous childhood and curious nature influenced her passion for…

a new chapter in life,while their family are living thousands of miles away. As an example, those who drift to California from Asia face a boundless aspect of diversity. Ranging from their cultural manners to the direction of the road they drive on. Generally, they won’t feel an immediate adjustment to the California civilization, but those willing to adapt to the new culture must devote themselves thoroughly. As my dad commenced his journey from Indonesia to California in the early 1990’s, he…

best of him, who seems destined to fail on his journey to get his grandmothers regalia back in his family’s possession. The author, Sherman Alexie, uses Jackson Jackson’s character development and his internal conflict with alcoholism to help tell the story of a homeless Native American. The story starts off with Jackson Jackson giving a brief description of his background. He is a “Spokane Indian boy” and his people have live within a hundred mile radius of Spokane, Washington…

Mansa Musa was the King of Kings in Mali, and was described by the North African scholar Al-Omari as the most powerful, richest, most fortunate, most feared by his enemies, and was the most-able to do good for those around him. Under his rule, he increased Mali to twice the size of Ghana, developed a strong effective government bringing stability and peace to the region. He had exemplary leadership, and with his pilgrimage, put Mali on world maps. The Mali Empire was one of the richest and most…

science fiction. In these worlds, Science Fiction is used to predict the outcome of the most unimaginable changes in ourselves and our worlds. Isaac Asimov’s Nightfall, for example, predicts what would happen if night only came once every several thousand years. Octavia Butler’s Bloodchild speaks of a future where descendants of human colonists become the hosts of a parasitic race, and are cared for in return. The Witches of Karres by James Schmitz show us an empire of the future controlled by…

have many iconic monuments such as the Giza Necropolis, Great Sphinx, and the one I have looked into the most the Valley of Kings. These different locations really reflect the legacy that still stands as a significant and popular interest worldwide thousands of years after they were first occupied. Being one of the earliest centres of Christianity, Egypt was Islamized in the seventh…

western, and Red River is one. The film Red River (1948) opens from the pages of a book, reads more like someone’s personal diary, retelling the historical account of the first cattle drive from Texas across the famous Chisholm Trail. The arduous journey involves two men, Dunson and Garth,…