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sporting dog

(Encyclopedia) sporting dog, classification used by breeders and kennel clubs to designate dogs bred for pointing, flushing, and retrieving game. These dogs hunt by air scent—as opposed to most…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: August 4, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark August 3, 1805August 5, 1805August 4, 1805 August 4th 1805. Set out very early this morning and steered S. E. by E. about 4 Miles when we passed…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: June 16, 1804

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark June 15, 1804June 17, 1804June 16, 1804 16th June Satterday Set out at 7 oClock Proceed on N. 68°W. 21/2 ms. passed a Isd. close on the S. S. at…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: July 25, 1804

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark July 24, 1804July 26, 1804July 25, 1804 White Catfish Camp 25th of July Wednesday. Several hunters Sent out. at 2 oClock the Two men Sent to the…

Timrod, Henry

(Encyclopedia) Timrod, Henry, 1828–67, American poet, b. Charleston, S.C., studied at the Univ. of Georgia. He was known as “the laureate of the Confederacy.” Timrod became editor of the Columbia…