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(Encyclopedia) fennel, common name for several perennial herbs, genus Foeniculum vulgare of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), related to dill. The strawlike foliage and the seeds are licorice…Marryat, Frederick
(Encyclopedia) Marryat, FrederickMarryat, Frederickmărˈēăt [key], 1792–1848, English novelist. He is famous for his thrilling tales of sea adventure. His 24 years of service in the British navy in…Mifune, Toshiro
(Encyclopedia) Mifune, ToshiroMifune, Toshirotəshērˈō mĭf&oomacr;ˈnē [key], 1920–97, Japanese actor, b. Qingdao, China. Mifune was a versatile actor, noted for a wide range of roles in more than…Simon, Paul
(Encyclopedia) Simon, Paul, 1941–, American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, b. Newark, N.J. A polished and intelligent folk-rock lyricist and performer, he first gained fame as half of Simon and…Clinton, George
(Encyclopedia) Clinton, George, 1941- , American singer, songwriter, producer, and bandleader, b. Kannapolis, N.C. Although born in North Carolina…Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce: The Dog and the Physician
The Mine Owner and the Jackass The Party Manager and the Gentleman The Dog and the Physician A DOG that had seen a Physician attending the burial of a wealthy patient, said: "When do…Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce: Two Dogs
A Statesman Three Recruits Two Dogs THE Dog, as created, had a rigid tail, but after some centuries of a cheerless existence, unappreciated by Man, who made him work for his living,…Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce: The All Dog
The Witch's Steed The Farmer's Friend The All Dog A LION seeing a Poodle fell into laughter at the ridiculous spectacle. "Who ever saw so small a beast?" he said. "It is very…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: The Twa Dogs[1]
by Robert Burns The Auld Farmer's New-Year-Mor...The Author's Earnest Cry And PrayerThe Twa Dogs[1] A Tale 'Twas in that place o' Scotland's isle, That bears the name o'…Aesop's Fables: The Man, the Horse, the Ox, and the Dog
by Aesop The Rose and the AmaranthThe Wolves, the Sheep, and the RamThe Man, the Horse, the Ox, and the Dog One winter's day, during a severe storm, a Horse, an Ox, and a Dog came and…Trending
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