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Other programs by Kenn:
"Recollections" of a Sailor
Sullivan's March
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The
Voyages of Christopher Columbus
Little Known "Recollections"
from Our Most Famous Explorer Ahoy
and welcome to the New World!
Travel back in time with "Columbus", discovering facts
about the life of the explorer you never knew. In elegant
15th century garb, Kenn Anderson delivers this timeless and
intriguing tribute to Admiral Columbus, one of our most famous
early explorers, exposing him as a man of vision, desire, daring
and patience.
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Topic
History - Exploration
Christopher ColumbusPresenter
Kenn Anderson
Scranton PA
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Target Audience
For audiences of any age.
Speaker can tailor program to the age of the audience.
Length
of Program
One hour |
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Presenter's
Approach:
Kenn will:
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In the elegant 15th century garb of the successful
Admiral Columbus, Kenn relates the trials
and perseverance of the great explorer that eventually took him to discover
the New World
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Reveals many little-known facts of Columbus' upbringing,
early travels, marriage,
repeated attempts to enlist support of Europe's nobility, and his poverty
years in Spain
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If requested, provide follow up discussion questions for
teachers or facilitators to
use after the presentation as well as a list of books and internet
sites for relevant supplemental information
Results:
Participants will:
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Better understand the tremendous effort and perseverance
Columbus used in putting forth his
dream of discovering new routes of trade
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Gain insight into the complex character of Columbus - man
of vision, desire, daring and patience
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Be better prepared to discuss both the Europeans' motives
for expanding their spheres of
influence and the effects they had on the lands and peoples they
discovered
Price
Range:
$360
Logistical
Factors:
Hosting organization must provide the following:
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a stage, platform, or open area
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electrical power
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ample room for audience seating
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a sound system (for groups of 50 people or larger)
About
the Presenter:
Kenn Anderson has served in the US Navy aboard a large variety of ships,
from aircraft carriers to destroyers. Always fascinated by the
sea, he avidly studies naval history and armament. Kenn has made
several voyages as a crewmember aboard 18th century square-rigged ships,
including HM Bark Endeavour, a replica of Captain Cook's first vessel of
exploration. His passion has spread to his daughters who have also
served as crewmembers.
In civilian life in the 21st century, Kenn instructs engineers and
designers in CADD, Computer Aided Drafting & Design. He
resides in Scranton and dreams of the sea.
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For
more information or to request this program, contact
Kim at:
Dynamic Demos, Speakers & Seminars
51 Comstock Rd Tunkhannock PA 18657
Phone: (570) 241-6807 Email:
kim@dydemos.com
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