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(Encyclopedia) circuit rider, itinerant preacher of the Methodist denomination who served a “circuit” consisting usually of 20 to 40 “appointments.” The circuit system, devised by John Wesley for his…Amharic
(Encyclopedia) AmharicAmharicămhârˈĭk [key], language of Ethiopia belonging to the South Ethiopic group of South Semitic languages, which, in turn, belong to the Semitic subfamily of the Afroasiatic…Frisch, Max
(Encyclopedia) Frisch, Max, 1911–91, Swiss writer. He obtained a diploma in architecture in 1941, and his designs included the Zürich Recreation Park. After 1955 he became recognized as one of Europe…Geological Survey, United States
(Encyclopedia) Geological Survey, United States, bureau organized in 1879 under the Dept. of the Interior to unify and centralize the work already undertaken by separate surveys under Clarence King,…Tarahumara
(Encyclopedia) TarahumaraTarahumaratärä&oomacr;mäˈrä [key], indigenous people of N Mexico, mostly in Chihuahua state. About 60,000 strong, they live for the most part in the barren wilderness of…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, May 8, 1806
Day 1377 Day 1379 Clark, May 8, 1806 Thursday 8th of May 1806. This morning our hunters was out by the time it was light. about 8 oClock Shields brought in a Small deer, on which we…Brewer's: National Anthems
Of AUSTRIA. Haydn's Hymn to the Emperor. BELGIAN. The Brabanconne. DENMARK. Song of Danebrog [a flag with a white cross, which fell from heaven in the 13th century at the prayer of…Brewer's: Turpin
Archbishop of Rheims. A mythological contemporary of Charlemagne. His chronicle is supposed to be written at Vienne, in Dauphiny, whence it is addressed to Leoprandus, Dean of…Brewer's: Ganelon
(g hard). Count of Mayence, one of Charlemagne's paladins, the “Judas” of knights. His castle was built on the Blocksberg, the loftiest peak of the Hartz mountains. Jelousy of Roland made…NFC: Playoff Game Summaries, 1999–2000 Season
Buccaneers, 14-13Washington (11-6)03100—13Tampa Bay (11-5)0077—14Date—Jan. 15. Att—65,835. Time—3:01.2nd Quarter: WASH—Brett Conway 28-yd FG, 9:23.3rd Quarter: WASH—Brian Mitchell 100-yd…Trending
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