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Ahira

(Encyclopedia) AhiraAhiraəhīˈrə [key], in the Bible, prince of Naphtali.

Souris East

(Encyclopedia) Souris East, town (1991 pop. 1,333), NE Prince Edward Island, Canada, on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Settled in 1748 by Acadians, it is a fishing port.

Henry William CONNOR, Congress, NC (1793-1866)

CONNOR Henry William , a Representative from North Carolina; born near Amelia Court House, Prince George County, Va., August 5, 1793; was graduated from South Carolina College (now the…

Hearne, Samuel

(Encyclopedia) Hearne, SamuelHearne, Samuelhûrn [key], 1745–92, British fur trader, explorer in N Canada. He entered the British navy at the age of 11 and saw service in the naval battles of the…

Royal Titles and Nobility Ranks in a Monarchy

Source: iStockMonarchy is a form of government in which a single person, called a monarch, is the head of state for the duration of their life. The word is of Greek origin, deriving from the words "…

William Horace CLAGETT, Congress, MT (1838-1901)

CLAGETT William Horace , (Uncle of Samuel Barrett Pettengill), a Delegate from the Territory of Montana; born in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Md., September 21, 1838; moved with his…

William Shakespeare: Henry IV (Pt 2), Act V

Act VScene IGloucestershire. Shallow's houseEnter Shallow, Falstaff, Bardolph, and PageShallowBy cock and pie, sir, you shall not away to-night. What, Davy, I say!FalstaffYou must excuse me,…

William Shakespeare: Henry V, Act I, Scene I

Scene ILondon. An ante-chamber in the King's palaceEnter the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Bishop OF ElyCanterburyMy lord, I'll tell you; that self bill is urged, Which in the eleventh…

William Shakespeare: Pericles, Act III, Scene I

Scene IEnter Pericles, on shipboardPericlesThou god of this great vast, rebuke these surges, Which wash both heaven and hell; and thou, that hast Upon the winds command, bind them in brass,…