Word: interestingly
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...invite all men in the University to submit communications on subjects of timely interest, but assume no responsibility for sentiments expressed under this head...
...invite all men in the University to submit communications on subjects of timely interest, but assume no responsibility for sentiments expressed under this head...
...investigation seems to show that there are great differences in the conditions under which instruction in international law and kindred subjects is carried on throughout the United States. Students are seeking institutions offering satisfactory courses on these subjects. There is particularly in consequence of recent changes a growing interest in international affairs. Educational institutions desirous of meeting the demands are accordingly providing courses upon international law and international relations; but the committee is of the opinion that the importance of the subject in general merits a much greater development...
...inscribed copy of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is a valuable copy of the first authorized American edition of the book. It was published by Charles Scribner's of New York in 1886. The real interest in the book, however, centres about the inscription. Stevenson gave the volume in 1886 to his dear friend and collaborator in his dramatic works, William Ernest Henley. Four plays were written by the two writers, but most of the plays of Stevenson were unsuccessful. The four works were "Admiral Guinea," "Bean Austin," "Macaire," and "Deacon Brodie." The inscription Stevenson wrote on the fly-leaf...
...gift of Robert Louis Stevenson mementos just acquired by the Widener Library, an addition of unusual interest and value has been made to what is already one of the most valuable collections of old manuscripts, first editions, personal letters, and relics of great authors in this country. Too little attention is paid by undergraduates to these important and rare collections, which, despite the fact that they are kept in glass cases, are readily accessible for study and inspection by those who are sufficiently interested to take the pains to see them...