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Chauncey Judd: Longmeadow Brook

Gunn's Barn Pursuit from Bethany Longmeadow Brook The breakfast in the barn was dispatched speedily and in silence; and then Graham, drawing his pipe from his pocket, and lighting it…

Chauncey Judd: Seizure of Henry Wooster

Wooster's Barn Negro Patriotism Seizure of Henry Wooster When the teamsmen had reached a safe distance from the barn, Graham sprang from his biding-place, and began to swear at the…

Brewer's: Giants

(g soft). (1) Of Greek mythology, sons of Tartaros and Ge. When they attempted to storm heaven, they were hurled to earth by the aid of Hercules, and buried under Mount Etna. (2) Of…

James Oppenheim: The New God

The New GodJames OppenheimYe morning-glories, ring in the gale your bells, And with dew water the walk's dust for the burden-bearing ants: Ye swinging spears of the larkspur, open your wells…

MLS Cup '98

Chicago Fire 2, D.C. United 0 Oct. 25 at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. Attendance: 51,350 12FinalWashington D.C.00— 0Chicago 20— 2Scoring Summary1st Half: CHI— Jerzy Podbrozny (Peter Nowak,…

smuggling

(Encyclopedia) smuggling, illegal transport across state or national boundaries of goods or persons liable to customs or to prohibition. Smuggling has been carried on in nearly all nations and has…

balance of trade

(Encyclopedia) balance of trade, relation between the merchandise exports and imports of a country. The concept first became important in the 16th and 17th cent. with the growth of mercantilism.…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: July 29, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark July 28, 1805July 30, 1805July 29, 1805 Monday July 29th 1805. This morning some of the hunters turned out and returned in a few hours with four…