Aldren Auld Watson

The charms of the poems in A Shropshire Lad, published in 1896, continue to resonate today. Housman's first collection and his signature work, the poems here mix the styles of traditional English ballads and classical verse, and evoke the idyllic English countryside, explore the nature of friendship, bravery, and the passing of youth, among other themes.

"Mowgli, the man-cub who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as Bagheera, the graceful black panther, and Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes." --

Describes the work of a blacksmith, including the development of techniques for working iron, the tools used, and the objects made on the forge. Also discusses the decline of this profession with the expansion of large scale industry.

"Describes the life of the legendary steel-driving man who was born and who died with a hammer in his hand." --