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Fichtelgebirge
(Encyclopedia) FichtelgebirgeFichtelgebirgefĭkhˈtəlgəbĭrˌgə [key], mountain knot, in SE Germany, between Bayreuth and the Czech border; rises to 3,447 ft (1,051 m) in Schneeberg peak. The rugged…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: To A Mountain Daisy,
by Robert Burns Song, Composed In SpringTo RuinTo A Mountain Daisy, On turning down with the Plough, in April, 1786. Wee, modest crimson-tipped flow'r, Thou's met me in an…James Mountain INHOFE, Congress, OK (1934)
Senate Years of Service: 1994- Party: Republican INHOFE James Mountain , a Senator and a Representative from Oklahoma; born in Des Moines, Iowa, November 17, 1934; attended public schools in Tulsa…Tallest Mountains in the U.S. (14,000 Feet+)
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesMountaineering is much more than scaling the highest peak and dreaming of the next trek you’re going to take. For many, it’s a lifelong dream to climb the highest…Highest Mountains Above 8,000 Meters
Are you a mountain enthusiast? Here's a quiz to test your knowledge on the world's 14 highest mountain peaks above 8,000 meters. From the Himalayas to the Karakoram, these peaks have captivated…Highest Mountain Peaks in the World (& Locations)
Photo Source: iStock Mountains have long been a source of awe and inspiration— the taller the better. In ancient times they were deemed to be the homes of gods. In recent years, they inspired the…The World's 14 Highest Mountain Peaks (Above 8,000 Meters)
Top of Page Highest Mountains: 14 8,000 Peaks Map & LocationsSource: Wikimedia CommonsThe highest mountain peaks in the world are in a few primary ranges, including the Himalayan and Karakoram…Homework Center: Writing Skills: Sample Descriptive Essay
Sample Descriptive Essay I have always been fascinated by carnival rides. It amazes me that average, ordinary people eagerly trade in the serenity of the ground for the…Muir, John
(Encyclopedia) Muir, John, 1838–1914, American naturalist, b. Dunbar, Scotland, studied at the Univ. of Wisconsin. He came to the United States in 1849 and settled in California in 1868. In…Burnet, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Burnet, Thomas, c.1635–1715, English cleric and scientist, b. Croft, in Yorkshire, England. He was educated at Northallerton and Cambridge. Following travels in Europe, Burnet…Trending
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