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Hunkers
(Encyclopedia) Hunkers, conservative faction of the Democratic party in New York state in the 1840s, so named because they were supposed to “hanker” or “hunker” after office. In opposition to them…Egan, Pierce
(Encyclopedia) Egan, Pierce, 1772–1849, English sports writer. He was the author of Life in London, a lively account of the sporting gallants of the Regency. With its rough humor and colloquial style…Austen, Jane
(Encyclopedia) Austen, JaneAusten, Janeôˈstən [key], 1775–1817, English novelist. The daughter of a clergyman, she spent the first 25 years of her life at “Steventon,” her father's Hampshire vicarage…Hull House
(Encyclopedia) Hull House: see Addams, Jane.Evans, Augusta Jane
(Encyclopedia) Evans, Augusta Jane, 1835–1909, American novelist, b. Columbus, Ga. Of her sentimental, moralistic novels, St. Elmo (1866) achieved greatest popularity.Porter, Anna Maria
(Encyclopedia) Porter, Anna Maria: see Porter, Jane.June, Jennie
(Encyclopedia) June, Jennie: see Croly, Jane Cunningham.Bowles, Jane Auer
(Encyclopedia) Bowles, Jane Auer: see under Bowles, Paul.Howard, Elizabeth Jane
(Encyclopedia) Howard, Elizabeth Jane: see under Amis, Kingsley.Indian River
(Encyclopedia) Indian River, lagoon, c.100 mi (160 km) long, E Fla., parallel to the east coast from N of Titusville to Stuart. Along the lagoon a variety of citrus and vegetable products are grown.…Trending
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