Victorian era

The Victorian era of England was the period during Queen Victoria's reign from June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. The reign was a long period of prosperity for the people of England.  The population almost double during this time (1837-1901) going from 16.8 million to 30.5 million.  Although at the same time, about 15 million emigrants left the United Kingdom in the Victorian era and settled mostly in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Victorianism is the name given to the attitudes, art, and culture of the later two-thirds of the 19th century. This usage is strong within social history and the study of literature, less so in philosophy. Many disciplines do not use the term, but instead prefer Victorian Era, or simply "Late 19th century". Victorianism as a word is often specifically directed at Victorian morality.

The reign of Victoria is the longest in British history; it would be exceeded if the present monarch (Queen Elizabeth II) remains on the throne past 2015.

Favorite Book

I dont typically like to read for fun.  I think as students are growing up high school and middle schools ruin kids chances at loving to read by the use of accelarated reader. I loved reading when i was in elementary school but as i got older i grew to hate it.  Although i did come across my favorite book ever in middle school.  Winterdance by Gary Paulsen is my favorite book that i have ever read.  The story is based on a true story about a dog sled race.  The story is a very quick read filled with lots of action from cover to cover.  I like books that get you hooked right away..