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Chauncey Judd: Ebenezer Dayton

The Abduction The Robbers Ebenezer Dayton While these nocturnal travelers are snatching a few minutes' sleep in Mr. Gunn's barn, let us explain who they are, and why they appear here…

Hohenstaufen

(Encyclopedia) HohenstaufenHohenstaufenhōˌənshtouˈfən [key], German princely family, whose name is derived from the castle of Staufen built in 1077 by a Swabian count, Frederick. In 1079, Frederick…

apartment house

(Encyclopedia) apartment house, building having three or more dwelling units. Numerous early examples of this form of dwelling have been found in remains of Roman and medieval cities and in the 17th-…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: March 1, 1806

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark February 28, 1806March 2, 1806March 1, 1806 Saturday March 1st 1806. This morning Sergt. Gass and a party set out in quest of the Elk which had…

1927–1928 Academy Awards

The 1927–1928 Academy Awards were presented May 16, 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood, Calif.Outstanding PictureThe Racket (Caddo; Paramount Famous Lasky)7th Heaven (Fox)Wings…

The Picture of Dorian Gray: Chapter 5

by Oscar Wilde Chapter 4Chapter 6Chapter 5 "Mother, Mother, I am so happy!" whispered the girl, burying her face in the lap of the faded, tired-looking woman who, with back turned to…

N - Q

John NaberBronko NagurskiJames NaismithJoe NamathIlie NastaseMartina NavratilovaCosmas NdetiEarle (Greasy) NealePrimo NebioloByron NelsonLindsey NelsonErnie NeversPaula Newby-FraserJohn…

Irish Movies: The Field (1990)

Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next by Beth Rowen The Field (1990) Acclaimed Irish director Jim Sheridan helmed this…

The Triple Crown: Preakness Stakes

For three-year-olds. Held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Inaugurated 1873. Note that the 1918 race was held over…