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Jonathan HUNT, Congress, VT (1787-1832)
HUNT Jonathan , a Representative from Vermont; born in Vernon, Windham County, Vt., August 12, 1787; was graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., in 1807; studied law; was admitted to the…Samuel HUNT, Congress, NH (1765-1807)
HUNT Samuel , a Representative from New Hampshire; born in Charlestown, Sullivan County, N.H., July 8, 1765; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1790 and…Washington HUNT, Congress, NY (1811-1867)
HUNT Washington , a Representative from New York; born in Windham, Greene County, N.Y., August 5, 1811; moved with his parents to Portage, Livingston County, N.Y., in 1818; completed…Peleus
(Encyclopedia) PeleusPeleuspēˈlēəs, –ləs [key], in Greek mythology, son of Aeacus and the father of Achilles by Thetis. He and his brother Telamon killed their half-brother Phocus and were exiled…Vaphio cups
(Encyclopedia) Vaphio cupsVaphio cupsvăfˈēō [key], pair of gold cups of Minoan workmanship, probably dating from c.1500–1400 b.c. Shaped like teacups and about 31&fslsh;2 in. (8.9 cm) high, they…Jerry Maguire
Director/Writer: Cameron Crowe Director of Photography: Janusz Kaminski Editor: Joe Hutshing Music: Danny Bramson Production Designer: Stephen Lineweaver Producers: James…Atalanta
(Encyclopedia) AtalantaAtalantaätəlănˈtə [key], in Greek mythology, huntress famous for her speed and skill. She took part in the Calydonian hunt and was rewarded by Meleager with the pelt of the…Leochares
(Encyclopedia) LeocharesLeochareslēŏkˈərēz [key], fl. 4th cent. b.c., Greek sculptor, probably an Athenian. Leochares was associated in the decoration of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. He is known…Scottish terrier
(Encyclopedia) Scottish terrier, breed of short-legged terrier perfected in Scotland in the mid-19th cent. It stands about 10 in. (25 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 18 to 22 lb (8.2–10.0 kg…Talon, Jean Baptiste
(Encyclopedia) Talon, Jean BaptisteTalon, Jean BaptistezhäN bätēstˈ tälôNˈ [key], 1625?–1694, intendant of New France, b. France. He entered French administrative service c.1653. In his short tenure…Trending
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