1. The Eras of Geologic Time
That said, between 1800 and 1840, some Americans began to take care of their homes and yards better by planting tree and flowers or painting their houses. ... Almanacs helped give insight to the mysteries of natural cycles of growth and procreation with plants and animals. ...
The elaborate decoration of the chapels was a way of giving ill gotten gains back to God. ... The blue sky contrasts nicely with the green trees as well as the bright red and yellow splashes of the robes. ... Viewing these works gives us the opportunity to visualize the wretchedness that was part of daily life. ...