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Richthofen, Ferdinand, Baron von
(Encyclopedia) Richthofen, Ferdinand, Baron vonRichthofen, Ferdinand, Baron vonfĕrˈdēnänt bärōnˈ fən rĭkhtˈhōfən [key], 1833–1905, German geographer, geologist, and traveler. He took part in a…polecat
(Encyclopedia) polecat, carnivorous mammal of the weasel family. The name refers especially to the common Old World polecat, Mustela putorius, found in wooded areas of N Eurasia and N Africa. Similar…badger
(Encyclopedia) badger, name for several related members of the weasel family. Most badgers are large, nocturnal, burrowing animals, with broad, heavy bodies, long snouts, large, sharp claws, and long…International Trade Commission, United States
(Encyclopedia) International Trade Commission, United States, independent agency of the U.S. government established in 1916 as the Tariff Commission; renamed International Trade Commission in 1975.…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: December 29, 1805
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark December 28, 1805December 30, 1805December 29, 1805 December 29th Sunday 1805 rained last night as usial, this morning Cloudy without rain a…Milwaukee, Wis.
Mayor: Tom Barrett (to April 2016) 2010 census population (rank): 594,833 (28); Male: 286,949 (48.2%); Female: 307,884 (51.8%); White: 266,339 (44.8%); Black: 237,769 (40.0%); American…William IRVING, Congress, NY (1766-1821)
IRVING William , a Representative from New York; born in New York City August 15, 1766; completed preparatory studies; engaged in mercantile pursuits and also in fur trade with the Indians along…Coudert, Frederic René
(Encyclopedia) Coudert, Frederic RenéCoudert, Frederic Renérənāˈ [key]Heym, Stefank&oomacr;dârˈ [key], 1832–1903, American lawyer and public official, b. New York City. He practiced law in New…Coues, Elliott
(Encyclopedia) Coues, ElliottCoues, Elliottkouz [key], 1842–99, American ornithologist, b. Portsmouth, N.H., grad. Columbian College, later Columbian Univ. and now George Washington Univ. (B.A., 1861…Florissant
(Encyclopedia) Florissant Florissant flôrˈĭsənt, flŏˈ– [key], city (2020 pop. 50,562…Trending
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