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Cornwall, Barry
(Encyclopedia) Cornwall, Barry, pseud. of Bryan Waller Procter, 1787–1874, English author. His sentimental songs were much in vogue during his lifetime. Included among Cornwall's longer works are…William Scott VARE, Congress, PA (1867-1934)
VARE William Scott , a Representative and a Senator-elect from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., December 24, 1867; attended the public schools; at the age of fifteen entered the mercantile…Other 2007 Grand Slam Champions
French Open (Roland Garros)(Paris, May 27–June 10, 2007)Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 (7–4).Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Ana…Walt Whitman: Old Chants
Old ChantsAn ancient song, reciting, ending, Once gazing toward thee, Mother of All, Musing, seeking themes fitted for thee, Accept me, thou saidst, the elder ballads, And name for me before…Peter Buell PORTER, Congress, NY (1773-1844)
PORTER Peter Buell , a Representative from New York; born in Salisbury, Conn., August 14, 1773; was graduated from Yale College in 1791; studied law in Litchfield, Conn.; was admitted to the…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Lewis, April 14, 1806
Day 1322 Day 1324 Lewis, April 14, 1806 Monday April 14th 1806. This morning at seven oCk. we were joined by Sergt. Pryor and the three hunters they brought with them 4 deer which Drewyer…Menzel, Donald Howard
(Encyclopedia) Menzel, Donald Howard, 1901–76, American astrophysicist, b. Florence, Colo. From 1926 to 1932 he was with the Lick Observatory in Calif. In 1932 he joined the faculty at Harvard, where…Scowcroft, Brent
(Encyclopedia) Scowcroft, Brent, 1925–2020, U.S. air force general and government official, b. Ogden, Utah, B.S. United States Military Academy, 1947, Ph.D. Columbia, 1967. From 1947 to 1975, he…Lévi-Strauss, Claude
(Encyclopedia) Lévi-Strauss, ClaudeLévi-Strauss, Claudeklōd lāˈvē-strous [key], 1908–2009, French anthropologist, b. Brussels, Belgium, Ph.D Univ. of Paris, 1948. He carried out research in Brazil…puppet
(Encyclopedia) puppet, human or animal figure, generally of a small size and performing on a miniature stage, manipulated by an unseen operator who usually speaks the dialogue. A distinction is made…Trending
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