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William Shakespeare: Taming of the Shrew, Act V, Scene II
Scene IIPadua. Lucentio's houseEnter Baptista, Vincentio, Gremio, the Pedant, Lucentio, Bianca, Petruchio, Katharina, Hortensio, and Widow, Tranio, Biondello, and Grumio the Serving-men with…State of the Union Address: Abraham Lincoln (December 8, 1863)
Abraham Lincoln (December 8, 1863) Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives: Another year of health and of sufficiently abundant harvests has passed. For these, and especially for…Elbridge Gerry's Objections (Letter to the Massachusetts Legislature)
Elbridge Gerry's Objections (Letter to the Massachusetts Legislature)by E. GerryLandholder comments extensively on this letter.Boston, November 8.Hon. Mr. GERRY's Objections to signing the…Apportionment and Slavery: Northern and Southern Views
Apportionment and Slavery: Northern and Southern Viewsby From the speeches of Rawlins Lowndes to the South Carolina ratifying convention on January 16, 17, and 18, 1788.See also Federalist No…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: June 29, 1804
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark June 28, 1804June 30, 1804June 29, 1804 29th of June 1804, Set out from the Kansas river 1/2 past 4 oClock, proceeded on passed a Small run on…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: January 19, 1806
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark January 18, 1806January 20, 1806January 19, 1806 Monday January 19th 1806. This morning sent out two parties of hunters, consisting of Collins…Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
The month of fasting For more on Islamic history and culture, see the Islam Primer. For more than a billion Muslims, Ramadan is a time of prayer, fasting, and charity. Related Links Major Islamic…International Trade: Barriers to International Trade
Barriers to International TradeInternational TradeIntroductionExports, Imports—Why Bother?The Argument for Free TradeArguments Against Free TradeBarriers to International TradeInternational Trade…Brewer's: Marks of Gold and Silver
The date-mark on gold or silver articles is some letter of the alphabet indicating the year when the article was made. Thus, in the Goldsmith's Company of London:- From 1716 to 1755 it was…Brewer's: Guineapig
(Stock Exchange term). A gentleman of sufficient name to form a bait who allows himself to be put on a directors list for the guinea and lunch provided for the board. (See Floaters.)…