https://padlet.com/561142/2mlzkmp9hr9p Description about author John Steinback en-us 2019-04-01 18:37:41 UTC 2026-01-01 09:50:48 UTC hello@padlet.com 561142 https://padlet.com/561142/2mlzkmp9hr9p/wish/347343830 Steinbeck was born on February 27, 1902, in Salinas, California.^[8] He was of German, English, and Irish descent.In 1930, Steinbeck met the marine biologist Ed Ricketts, who became a close friend and mentor to Steinbeck during the following decade, teaching him a great deal about philosophy and biology.^[14] Ricketts, usually very quiet, yet likable, with an inner self-sufficiency and an encyclopedic knowledge of diverse subjects, became a focus of Steinbeck's attention.]]> 2019-04-01 18:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/561142/2mlzkmp9hr9p/wish/347343830 561142 https://padlet.com/561142/2mlzkmp9hr9p/wish/347344963 John Steinback as a child.]]> 2019-04-01 18:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/561142/2mlzkmp9hr9p/wish/347344963 561142 https://padlet.com/561142/2mlzkmp9hr9p/wish/347355214 A country rich in history, tradition and culture, Mexico is made up of 31 states and one federal district. It is the third largest country in Latin America and has one of the largest populations—more than 100 million—making it the home of more Spanish speakers than any other nation in the world. Despite the political and social changes that have occurred over the centuries, evidence of past cultures and events are apparent everywhere in Mexico. Many of Mexico’s rural areas are still inhabited by indigenous people whose lifestyles are quite similar to those of their ancestors. In addition, many pre-Columbian ruins still exist throughout Mexico, including the ancient city of Teotihuacán and the Mayan pyramids at Chichén Itzá and Tulum. Reminders of the colonial past are evident in the architecture of towns like Taxco and Querétaro.]]> 2019-04-01 19:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/561142/2mlzkmp9hr9p/wish/347355214 561142 https://padlet.com/561142/2mlzkmp9hr9p/wish/347355707 2019-04-01 19:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/561142/2mlzkmp9hr9p/wish/347355707