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New River
(Encyclopedia) New River, c.320 mi (510 km) long, rising in the Blue Ridge, NW N.C. It flows NE through SW Virginia, then NW into West Virginia where it joins with the Gauley River to form the…Banned Books
From Harriet the Spy to The Catcher in the Rye by Borgna Brunner Banned Book Week (Sept. 25âOct. 1, 2016) Harry Potter Banned? Caldecott Medal Winners Newbery Medal Winners…Helper, Hinton Rowan
(Encyclopedia) Helper, Hinton Rowan, 1829–1909, American writer, b. Davie co., N.C. He was in California during the gold rush and later returned east to write The Land of Gold (1855). His next book,…Hinton JAMES, Congress, NC (1884-1948)
JAMES Hinton , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Laurinburg, Richmond County (now Scotland County), N.C., April 24, 1884; attended public and private schools and Davidson College,…Calloway, Cab
(Encyclopedia) Calloway, Cab (Cabell Calloway)Calloway, Cabkălˈəwāˌ [key], 1907–94, jazz singer and band leader, b. Rochester, N.Y. Known for his inventive creativity, he hired some of the top…Charles Hinton RUSSELL, Congress, NV (1903-1989)
RUSSELL Charles Hinton , a Representative from Nevada; born in Lovelock, Pershing County, Nev., December 27, 1903; attended the public schools; was graduated from Elko County High School in…Piltdown man
(Encyclopedia) Piltdown man, name given to human remains found during excavations (1908–15) at Piltdown, Sussex, England, by Charles Dawson. The find led to much speculation and argument. Since they…Mystery Initials
Full names of famous authors tracked down by Holly Hartman Maybe "John Ronald Reuel" didn't fit on the book cover?!Ever wonder what the two R's stand for in J. R. R. Tolkien? Curious about…Thomas Jefferson LILLY, Congress, WV (1878-1956)
LILLY Thomas Jefferson , a Representative from West Virginia; born in Dunns, Mercer County, W.Va., June 3, 1878; attended the rural schools of his county; taught school and also engaged in…Mitchell, Joni
(Encyclopedia) Mitchell, Joni, 1943–, Canadian-American songwriter, singer, guitarist, poet, and painter, b. MacLeod (now Fort Macleod), Alta., as…Trending
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