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Henry Schermerhorn DE FOREST, Congress, NY (1847-1917)
DE FOREST Henry Schermerhorn , a Representative from New York; born in Schenectady, N.Y., February 16, 1847; attended the public schools of his native town and Eastman Business College,…Robert Elliott DE FOREST, Congress, CT (1845-1924)
DE FOREST Robert Elliott , a Representative from Connecticut; born in Guilford, New Haven County, Conn., February 20, 1845; attended the common schools; was graduated from Guilford Academy in…A New Chapter
by Ann-Marie Imbornoni Return to the C.S. Lewis Bio When Lewis published The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, he was already 50 years old and still living with Mrs. Moore and his brother, Warnie,…45 Inspirational Children's Book Quotes
Top of Page As parents, teachers, or book lovers, we all know how powerful a good quote can be. Sometimes, just a few words can inspire, motivate, or uplift us. That's why language is so amazing; a…The Origins of Narnia
by Ann-Marie Imbornoni Return to the C.S. Lewis Bio Lewis had first had the idea to write a book for children in 1939. At this time, many children were evacuated from England's major cities and…Brewer's: Sick as a Horse
Nausea unrelieved by vomiting. A horse is unable to vomit, because its diaphragm is not a complete partition in the abdomen, perforated only by the gullet, and against which the stomach…Victor Emmanuel II
(Encyclopedia) Victor Emmanuel II, 1820–78, king of Sardinia (1849–61) and first king of united Italy (1861–78). He fought in the war of 1848–49 against Austrian rule in Lombardy-Venetia and ascended…bicycle
(Encyclopedia) bicycle, light, two-wheeled vehicle driven by pedals. The name velocipede is often given to early forms of the bicycle and to its predecessor, the dandy horse, a two-wheeled vehicle…40 Back-to-School Inspirational Quotes
Top of Page Are you feeling excited for the new school year? Whether you're starting high school, college, or just a new grade, there's something special about the first day of school. One of the…Fire Zone
Millions of acres are being consumed each year, so what's being done to save them? By David Johnson and Mark Zurlo Related Links Smokey BearWorst U.S. FireTimeline: Fires and ExplosionsNat'l…Trending
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