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Hersey, John Richard
(Encyclopedia) Hersey, John RichardHersey, John Richardhûrˈsē [key], 1914–93, American author, b. China, grad. Yale, 1936, where he later taught writing (1965–84); studied Cambridge. Reflecting his…Lewis, John Robert
(Encyclopedia) Lewis, John Robert, 1940–2020, African-American politician and civil-rights leader, b. near Troy, Ala., B.A. American Baptist…Walker, Robert John
(Encyclopedia) Walker, Robert John, 1801–69, American public official, b. Northumberland, Pa. A lawyer, he practiced for a time in Pittsburgh. In 1826 he moved to Natchez, Miss. As a Democratic…Powell, John Wesley
(Encyclopedia) Powell, John Wesley, 1834–1902, American geologist and ethnologist, b. Mt. Morris (now part of New York City). The family moved to Illinois, where Powell joined the Natural History…Morgan
(Encyclopedia) Morgan, American family of financiers and philanthropists. Junius Spencer Morgan, 1813–90, b. West Springfield, Mass., prospered at investment banking. As a boy he became a dry-goods…Brewer's: John Chinaman
Either a Chinese or the Chinese as a people. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894John CompanyJohn Bull A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T…Brewer's: John of Hexham
An English historical writer, twelfth century. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894John of LeydenJohn o' Groat A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q…Brewer's: Glorious John
John Dryden, the poet (1631-1701). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Glorious First of JuneGloriana A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T…Brewer's: John-a-Dreams
A stupid, dreamy fellow, always in a brown study and half asleep. Yet I, A dull and muddy-mettled rascal, peak, Like John-a-dreams, unpregnant of my cause, And can say nothing.…Brewer's: John-a-Droynes
A foolish character in Whetstone's Promos and Cassandra (1578). Being seized by informers, he stands dazed, and suffers himself to be quietly cheated out of his money. Source: Dictionary…Trending
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