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(Encyclopedia) raccoon, nocturnal New World mammal of the genus Procyon. The common raccoon of North America, Procyon lotor, also called coon, is found from S Canada to South America, except in parts…William Shakespeare: Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act II, Scene III
Scene IIIThe same. A streetEnter Launce, leading a dogLaunceNay, 'twill be this hour ere I have done weeping; all the kind of the Launces have this very fault. I have received my proportion,…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, November 4, 1805
Day 986 Day 988 Clark, November 4, 1805 November 4th Monday 1805 A cloudy cool morning wind from the West we Set out at 1/2 past 8 oClock, one man Shannon Set out early to walk on the…louse
(Encyclopedia) louse, common name for members of either of two distinct orders of wingless, parasitic, disease-carrying insects. Lice of both groups are small and flattened with short legs adapted…otter
(Encyclopedia) otter, name for a number of aquatic, carnivorous mammals of the weasel family, found on all continents except Australia. The common river otters of Eurasia and the Americas are species…Aesop's Fables: The Frogs and the Well
by Aesop The AntThe Crab and the FoxThe Frogs and the Well Two Frogs lived together in a marsh. But one hot summer the marsh dried up, and they left it to look for another place to live…Aesop's Fables: The Fox and the Grasshopper
by Aesop The Crab and the FoxThe Farmer, His Boy, and the RooksThe Fox and the Grasshopper A Grasshopper sat chirping in the branches of a tree. A Fox heard her, and, thinking what a…Aesop's Fables: The Ass and His Shadow
by Aesop The Crab and His MotherThe Farmer and His SonsThe Ass and His Shadow A certain man hired an Ass for a journey in summertime, and started out with the owner following behind to…Aesop's Fables: The Boasting Traveller
by Aesop The Fisherman and the SpratThe Crab and His MotherThe Boasting Traveller A Man once went abroad on his travels, and when he came home he had wonderful tales to tell of the things…John Henry WILSON, Congress, KY (1846-1923)
WILSON John Henry , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Crab Orchard, Lincoln County, Ky., January 30, 1846; pursued preparatory studies; was graduated from Tusculum College, Greeneville,…Trending
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