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Adult Academy
NEW! Leatherstocking Tales &
James Fenimore Cooper
The Leatherstocking Tales is a series
of novels by James Fenimore Cooper.
They are a saga of 18th century life
among Indians and white pioneers
on the New York state frontier. We’ll
explore the novels (The Pioneers,
The Last of the Mohicans, The
Prairie, The Pathfinder, and The
Deerslayer) and the main character,
Natty Bumppo, who is known by
various names depending on the
novel. We’ll also learn about what
was happening in Cooper’s life while
he was writing these stories.
Dan Hartman
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NEW Joan of Arc
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NEW Arthur Conan Doyle &
Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-
1930) was a Scottish writer and
physician, most noted for creating
the fictional detective Sherlock
Holmes. His Sherlock Holmes stories
are generally considered milestones
in the field of crime fiction. Come
learn about this literary genius and
the fictional character known for
his proficiency with observation,
forensic science, and logical
reasoning. Dan Hartman
Date: Fri, Jan 19
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEQ2
Location: Gladstone, 105
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Joan of Arc (1412-1431), nicknamed
"The Maid of Orleans," is considered
a heroine of France for her role
during the Hundred Years' War.
She was eventually canonized as
a saint in 1920. Dig
into the biography of
this teenage warrior
maid who, driven by
her visions, tucked her
long hair into a helmet
and dressed as a man
to liberate the city of
Orleans from English
domination. Learn of
the accusations against
her which eventually
led to a verdict of
heresy and the death
penalty. Dan Hartman
Date: Fri, Mar 16
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEQ4
Location: Gladstone, 105
Date: Fri, Feb 23
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEQ3
Location: Gladstone,
105
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