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(Encyclopedia) Maghreb or MagribMagribboth: mäˈgrĭb [key] [Arab.,=the West], Arabic term for NW Africa. It is generally applied to all of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia but actually pertains only to…John Keats: To Charles Cowden Clarke
by JohnKeatsTo My Brother GeorgeTo Charles Cowden Clarke Oft have you seen a swan superbly frowning, And with proud breast his own white shadow crowning; He slants his neck beneath the…Krusenstern, Adam Johann von
(Encyclopedia) Krusenstern, Adam Johann vonKrusenstern, Adam Johann vonäˈdäm yōˈhän fən kr&oomacr;ˈzənshtĕrn [key], 1770–1846, Russian navigator. From 1803 to 1806 he circumnavigated the globe.…Manning, Daniel
(Encyclopedia) Manning, Daniel, 1831–87, American journalist and political leader, b. Albany, N.Y. At the age of 11 he went to work for the Albany Atlas, which in 1856 was consolidated with the Argus…Blida
(Encyclopedia) Blida Blida blēˈdä [key], town, N Algeria, at the foot of the Mitidja Atlas Mts. The name…Richthofen, Ferdinand, Baron von
(Encyclopedia) Richthofen, Ferdinand, Baron vonRichthofen, Ferdinand, Baron vonfĕrˈdēnänt bärōnˈ fən rĭkhtˈhōfən [key], 1833–1905, German geographer, geologist, and traveler. He took part in a…Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
(Encyclopedia) Blaeu, Willem JanszoonBlaeu, Willem Janszoonvĭˈləm yänˈsōn blou [key], 1571–1638, Dutch cartographer and printer. He studied astronomy and instrument making under the Danish astronomer…Timeline: King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles
1970 Charles, then the Prince of Wales, and Camilla Shand meet at a polo match. A romance begins. 1971 Charles joins the Royal Navy; relationship between Charles and…Geography Guide With Maps, Atlas, Facts, Country and State Info
by Borgna Brunner Looking for maps? Check out our Atlas for full-color maps of every country and our map library for printable maps. Geographic facts and statistics, including highest…Infoplease<sup>®</sup> Atlas: <span>Map Index</span>
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