Tag: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Daily Lewis – Fact / Quote / Quiz: June 16th

William OFlaherty Daily Lewis

FACT OF THE DAY:

Lewis’s brother, Warren “Warnie” Hamilton Lewis was born today (6/16) in 1895. He wrote books on French History.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“We want the Church to be small not only that fewer men may know the Enemy but also that those who do may acquire the uneasy intensity and the defensive self-rightousness of a secret society or a clique.”

The Screwtape Letters VII
(Published in The Guardian on 6/13/1941)

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QUIZ OF THE DAY:

How many Narnian years passed between The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Silver Chair?
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Mouse of Courage (CSLM-40)

William OFlaherty CSL Minute, Special Feature

If you voted on the most courageous in Narnia, this character would be the big cheese!

If you found a Narnian dictionary I think you would likely discover a picture of Reepicheep under the definition of courage. What this mouse lacks in stature he more than makes up for with his bravery. Reepicheep is quick to seek adventure and is well known (almost too well known) for defending his honor.

Sailing with the “Dawn Treader” (CSLM-29)

William OFlaherty CSL Minute

A great adventure at sea awaits you aboard the “Dawn Treader!”

When Eustace gets his first exposure to Narnia he, Edmund and Lucy join King Caspian who has already set sail to find the missing seven lords. They encounter various islands along the way. The initial stop is one of the Lone Islands where the slave trade is still practiced.

Dragon Island is where Eustace discovers his true nature. Not much happens on Burnt Island, but Deathwater Island more than makes up for that!

RETRO: September 12th – 21st

William OFlaherty Jack in Retrospect

Highlights for September 12th -21st include: Another Narnia book published, a landmark professional title, a final poetry book and the start of his third broadcast series.

If you thought the previous ten day span over the years was a productive period for Lewis, then you will be no less amazed at what occurred during this time. In the above highlights I didn’t even mentioned the autobiography that