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Treaty of Ghent: Article the Eleventh

Article the TenthArticle the Eleventh This Treaty when the same shall have been ratified on both sides without alteration by either of the contracting parties, and the Ratifications…

The Devil's Dictionary: Symbolic

by Ambrose Bierce SYMBOLSYMBOLIC -adj. Pertaining to symbols and the use and interpretation of symbols. They say 'tis conscience feels compunction; I hold that that's the stomach's…

James STRONG, Congress, NY (1783-1847)

STRONG James , a Representative from New York; born in Windham, Conn., in 1783; was graduated from the University of Vermont at Burlington in 1806; moved to Hudson, Columbia County, N.Y.;…

Daniel SHEFFER, Congress, PA (1783-1880)

SHEFFER Daniel , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in York, Pa., May 24, 1783; attended the common schools and Harvard University; studied medicine in Philadelphia and commenced practice…

Notable Books of 2001

Back When We Were GrownupsThe Bonesetter's DaughterThe Cold Six ThousandThe CorrectionsDeath in Holy OrdersGhost Soldiers: The Forgotten Epic Story of World War II's Most Dramatic MissionJohn…

Kathy Acker Biography

Kathy Ackerwriter, performance artistBorn: 1943Birthplace: New York, New York The author of novels, short stories, essays, an opera libretto, and a screenplay, she was also a performance…

Lawrence Sanders Biography

Lawrence SandersnovelistBorn: 1920Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Sanders spent 20 years in journalism before turning to writing crime and suspense fiction. He wrote his first thriller, The Anderson…

Biographies: Notable Architects

Notable Architects Frank Lloyd Wright See also Notable Artists People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Architecture American Architecture Architecture…

Brewer's: Paradise Lost

Satan rouses the panic-stricken host of fallen angels to tell them about a rumour current in Heaven of a new world about to be created. He calls a council to deliberate what should be done…

Andrew ELLISON, Congress, OH (1812-1860)

ELLISON Andrew , a Representative from Ohio; born in West Union, Adams County, Ohio, in 1812; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in Adams County, Ohio, in August…