George Clement Perkins was een Amerikaanse politicus die een belangrijke rol speelde in het politieke landschap van Californië. Zijn uitgebreide carrière omvatte het gouverneurschap en later zijn vertegenwoordiging in de Senaat van de Verenigde Staten, waar hij de ontwikkeling en belangen van de staat bepleitte. Gedurende zijn ambtsperiode concentreerde Perkins zich op de politieke kwesties die de Amerikaanse samenleving aan het begin van de 20e eeuw vormden. Zijn invloed op de politieke ontwikkelingen was aanzienlijk en liet een stempel achter op de geschiedenis van de Amerikaanse wetgeving.
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Speech of George C. Perkins of California in the Senate of the United States
This speech by George C. Perkins, delivered in the U.S. Senate in 1894, discusses the implications and details of tariff policy. As a historical document, it provides insight into the economic debates of the time, reflecting Perkins' views and the political climate surrounding trade and tariffs in the late 19th century. The reprint maintains the integrity of the original text, making it a valuable resource for those interested in American political history and economic policy.
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The narrative captures a transformative journey through Australia in 1989, where the author taught American Literature on a Fulbright Grant and explored the rich tapestry of Australian literature and culture. Experiences range from encountering wildlife like koalas and kangaroos to gold fossicking and traveling to China, where they lectured amid political tension. A subsequent visit reveals a significantly changed Australia, yet the author's admiration for the country endures, highlighting its enduring beauty and complexity.
Set against the backdrop of an academic conference, the story unfolds as an underemployed English literature scholar and a computer programmer concoct plans to impress their romantic interests. Their well-intentioned schemes spiral into chaos, involving the whimsical personification of a renowned scholar, the theft of a cigar store Indian, and a bizarre endeavor to enter the university's pit bull mascot into local dogfights. The narrative explores themes of ambition, love, and the unexpected consequences of misguided actions in a vibrant academic setting.