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Cooper, James Fenimore
(Encyclopedia) Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789–1851, American novelist, b. Burlington, N.J., as James Cooper. He was the first important American writer to draw on the subjects and landscape of his…Waugh, Evelyn Arthur St. John
(Encyclopedia) Waugh, Evelyn Arthur St. JohnWaugh, Evelyn Arthur St. Johnēvˈlĭn, sĭnˈjən wô [key], 1903–66, English writer, considered the greatest satirist of his generation. Educated at Oxford, he…Lawrence Joseph CONNERY, Congress, MA (1895-1941)
CONNERY Lawrence Joseph , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Lynn, Essex County, Mass., October 17, 1895; attended the local parochial and public schools, and St. Mary's College, St. Marys…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, November 18, 1805
Day 1014 Day 1016 Clark, November 18, 1805 November 18h Monday 1805 A little cloudy this morning I Set out with to men and my man York to the Ocian by land. i. e. Seijt. Ordway & Pryor…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: August 19, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark August 18, 1806August 20, 1806August 19, 1806 Tuesday 19th of August 1806 Some rain last night and this morning the wind rose and blew with…Joel Prescott HEATWOLE, Congress, MN (1856-1910)
HEATWOLE Joel Prescott , a Representative from Minnesota; born at Waterford Mills, Elkhart County, Ind., August 22, 1856; attended the public schools; learned the printer's trade; taught school…William Paine SHEFFIELD, Congress, RI (1820-1907)
Senate Years of Service: 1884-1885 Party: Republican SHEFFIELD William Paine , a Representative and a Senator from Rhode Island; born in New Shoreham, Block Island, Newport County, R.I., August…Robert John WALKER, Congress, MS (1801-1869)
Senate Years of Service: 1835-1845 Party: Democrat WALKER Robert John , a Senator from Mississippi; born in Northumberland, Pa., July 19, 1801; graduated from the University of Pennsylvania at…Heiberg, Johan Ludvig
(Encyclopedia) Heiberg, Johan LudvigHeiberg, Johan Ludvigyōhănˈ l&oomacr;ᵺˈvē hīˈbâr [key], 1791–1860, Danish writer, director of the National Theater. In the play Christmas Fun and New Year's…Hendrix, Jimi
(Encyclopedia) Hendrix, Jimi (James Marshall Hendrix), 1942–70, African-American rock guitarist, b. Seattle, Wash. Hendrix, in his short musical career, was known for an innovative and extremely…Trending
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