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(Encyclopedia) yodel or yodleyodelboth: yōˈdəl [key], type of wordless singing, joyous in nature, usually associated with the Swiss. It is, in fact, practiced throughout the Alps and, as an…Mexico, state, Mexico
(Encyclopedia) Mexico, Span. México or Méjico, state (1990 pop. 9,815,795), 8,286 sq mi (21,461 sq km), S central Mexico. Toluca is the capital. The northern section of the state, containing most of…Farmer, Paul
(Encyclopedia) Farmer, Paul (Paul Edward Farmer), 1959–2022; American infectious disease doctor and medical anthropologist, b. North Adams, Mass., M.D…Black Hills
(Encyclopedia) Black Hills, rugged mountains, c.6,000 sq mi (15,540 sq km), enclosed by the Belle Fourche and Cheyenne rivers, SW S.Dak. and NE Wyo., and rising c.2,500 ft (760 m) above the…John Edwards LEONARD, Congress, LA (1845-1878)
LEONARD John Edwards , a Representative from Louisiana; born in Fairville, Chester County, Pa., September 22, 1845; attended the public schools; was graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter…James Walter ELDER, Congress, LA (1882-1941)
ELDER James Walter , a Representative from Louisiana; born in Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Tex., October 5, 1882; attended the public schools, and Baylor University, Waco, Tex., 1895-1901;…Cherubusco NEWTON, Congress, LA (1848-1910)
NEWTON Cherubusco , a Representative from Louisiana; born in Greensburg, St. Helena Parish, La., May 15, 1848; attended private schools in Bastrop, La., and the Louisiana State University, then at…Nanling
(Encyclopedia) NanlingNanlingnänˈlīngˈ [key], mountain range of Guangdong and Hunan prov. and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, S China; rises to c.6,900 ft (2,100 m). The Nanling form the…Kluane National Park
(Encyclopedia) Kluane National ParkKluane National Parkkl&oomacr;ānˈ [key], c.8,500 sq mi (22,000 sq km), SW Yukon, Canada, between Kluane Lake and the British Columbia and Alaska borders; est.…Judah, Theodore Dehone
(Encyclopedia) Judah, Theodore Dehone, 1826–63, American railroad builder, b. Bridgeport, Conn. He built the Niagara Gorge RR and did canal work before going (1854) to lay out a railroad near…Trending
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