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Johnson, Eyvind
(Encyclopedia) Johnson, EyvindJohnson, Eyvindüˈvĭnt [key], 1900–1976, Swedish novelist and short-story writer. After working as a laborer in the north of Sweden, Johnson moved to Stockholm in 1919…Louth, town, England
(Encyclopedia) LouthLouthlouth [key], town (1991 pop. 14,093), in the Parts of Lindsey, Lincolnshire, E England, on the Lud River. Although a canal was built to the Humber estuary in the 18th cent.,…Mansart, François
(Encyclopedia) Mansart or Mansard, FrançoisMansart or Mansard, Françoisboth: fräNswäˈ mäNsärˈ [key], 1598–1666, French architect. His work is noted as being an outstanding expression of French…Cleveland, James
(Encyclopedia) Cleveland, James, 1931–91, African-American gospel singer, composer, and arranger, b. Chicago. Known as the King of Gospel, he was renowned for his rough baritone voice. He…Cary, Joyce
(Encyclopedia) Cary, Joyce (Arthur Joyce Lunel Cary), 1888–1957, English author. From 1910 to 1920 he served as an administrator and soldier in Nigeria. Several of his early works, including Mister…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: A Grace Before Dinner, Extempore
by Robert Burns The Keekin'-GlassA Grace After Dinner, ExtemporeA Grace Before Dinner, Extempore O thou who kindly dost provide For every creature's want! We bless Thee,…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: A Grace After Dinner, Extempore
by Robert Burns A Grace Before Dinner, ExtemporeO May, Thy MornA Grace After Dinner, Extempore O thou, in whom we live and move— Who made the sea and shore; Thy goodness…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: Grace Before And After Meat
by Robert Burns Grace After MeatImpromptu On General Dumourier...Grace Before And After Meat O Lord, when hunger pinches sore, Do thou stand us in stead, And send us, from…rue
(Encyclopedia) rue, common name for various members of the family Rutaceae, a large group of plants distributed throughout temperate and tropical regions and most abundant in S Africa and Australia.…Pure Land Buddhism
(Encyclopedia) Pure Land Buddhism or Amidism, devotional sect of Mahayana Buddhism in China and Japan, centering on worship of the Buddha Amitabha. According to the Pure Land Sutras, composed in…Trending
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