Word: scandinavian
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Scandinavian...
...They are chiefly the works of modern authors. The object of the club in making this interesting and valuable gift is stated in a letter to the President and Fellows as follows: "To show in a simple but useful way our appreciation of the fact that courses in modern Scandinavian literature are now regularly offered by the University, and to express our hope that they may steadily grow in favor...
...elective panphlet will contain a new heading, "Scandinavian Literature," under which a course is proposed on "Modern Danish and Norwegian Literature" by Dr. Schofield...
...Scandinavian did not conduct himself toward his state as an American does. He did for it only what he was forced to do. He exalted very high his duty to himself. His hand was always against his neighbor if it would be to his advantage. It is not strange that such a narrow way of looking at the world should produce an exaggerated self respect. With this went a great regard for personal strength and courage. If for any reason their qualities failed he had a regard for intellectual strength. He admired trickiness and cleverness reaching almost to dishonesty...
Contrary to common opinion, the Scandinavian was not especially bloodthirsty. It is true that he did rate human life low. His devotion to duty was strong and if he thought it his duty to kill several people he never hesitated to do it, although he had no admiration for wanton cruelty...