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(Encyclopedia) gold rush, influx of prospectors, merchants, adventurers, and others to newly discovered gold fields. One of the most famous of these stampedes in pursuit of riches was the California…Berry, Wendell Erdman
(Encyclopedia) Berry, Wendell Erdman, 1934–, American farmer, environmentalist, and writer, b. Henry co., Ky., grad. Univ of Kentucky (B.A., 1956; M.A., 1957). He taught at various colleges including…Brewer's: Pigeon
(To). To cheat, to gull one of his money by almost self-evident hoaxes. Pigeons are very easily gulled, caught by snares, or scared by malkins. One easily gulled is called a pigeon. The…Brewer's: Jewels
in heraldry. The topaz represents “or” (gold), or the planet Sol. The pearl or crystal represents “argent” (silver), or the planet Luna. The ruby represents “gules” (red), or the planet…Brewer's: Nail
Down on the nail, Pay down on the nail. In ready money. In Latin: “Super unguem;” in French: “Sur Vongle;” as, “Boire la goutte sur Vongle ” (see Supernaculum), “Payer rubis sur Vongle, ”…1974 Academy Awards
The 1974 Academy Awards were presented April 8, 1975 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureChinatown, Robert Evans, producer (Paramount)The Conversation, Francis Ford…May-Day and Other Pieces
ContentsMay-DayThe AdirondacsBrahmaNemesisFateFreedomOdeBoston HymnVoluntariesLove and ThoughtUnaBostonLettersRubiesMerlin's SongThe TestSolutionHymnNature INature IIThe Romany GirlDaysMy…Cleveland, Ohio
Mayor: Frank G. Jackson (to Jan. 2017)2010 census population (rank): 396,815 (45); Male: 190,285 (48.0%); Female: 206,530 (52.0%); White: 147,929 (37.3%); Black: 211,672 (53.3%); American Indian and…Sand, George
(Encyclopedia) Sand, GeorgeSand, Georgesănd, Fr. zhôrzh säN [key], pseud. of Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin, baronne DudevantSand, GeorgeämäNdēnˈ ôrôrˈ lüsēˈ düpăN, bärônˈ düdväNˈ [key], 1804–76, French…Biographies: Deaths of 2014
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