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Bigelow, John
(Encyclopedia) Bigelow, JohnBigelow, Johnbĭgˈəlō [key], 1817–1911, American editor, author, and diplomat, b. Malden, N.Y. In 1838 he was admitted to the New York bar. From 1848 to 1861 he shared with…Wheaton, Henry
(Encyclopedia) Wheaton, Henry, 1785–1848, American jurist and diplomat, b. Providence, R.I., grad. Rhode Island College (now Brown), 1802. After translating the Code Napoléon into English, he…Turnverein
(Encyclopedia) TurnvereinTurnvereint&oobreve;rnˈfərīn [key], society of a type originated in Prussia by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn. The first hall of such a society was built in 1811 on the Hasenheide…Bayonne, town, France
(Encyclopedia) Bayonne Bayonne bäyônˈ [key], town, Pyrénées-Atlantiques dept., SW France, in…Historical Allusions
Benedict Arnold: Benedict Arnold (1741–1801), was a successful general for the American colonies during the Revolutionary War before switching sides and fighting for the British. His name has…Brewer's: Fifteen decisive Battles
(The), according to Sir E.S. Creasy, were: 1. The battle of MARATHON (Sept., 490 B.C.), when Miltiades, with 10,000 Greeks, defeated 100,000 Persians under Datis and Artaphernes. 2. The…Oakland Raiders 1997 Roster By Statistics
Passing (5 Att)AttCmpPctYdsTDRateJeff Hostetler40224260.225482383.2Billy Joe Hobert1045754.8667467.3David Klingler241041.787051.9Interceptions: Hostetler 14, Hobert 5.Top…Oakland Raiders 1998 Roster By Statistics
Passing (5 Att)AttCmpPctYdsTDRateJeff George52129055.739172991.2David Klingler7457.127026.2Interceptions: George 9, Klingler.Top ReceiversNoYdsAvgLongTDTim Brown104140813.559-td5Rickey…Frederick II, king of Prussia
(Encyclopedia) Frederick II or Frederick the Great, 1712–86, king of Prussia (1740–86), son and successor of Frederick William I. Frederick was tolerant in religious matters, personally professing…Brewer's: Hair, Hairs
(Anglo-Saxon, har.) The greatest events are often drawn by hairs. Events of great pith and moment are often brought about by causes of apparently no importance. —Sir John Hawkins's…Trending
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