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English Channel

(Encyclopedia) English Channel, Fr. La Manche [the sleeve], arm of the Atlantic Ocean, c.350 (560 km) long, between France and Great Britain. It is 112 mi (180 km) wide at its west entrance, between…

Wampanoag

(Encyclopedia) WampanoagWampanoagwämˌpənōˈăg [key], confederation of Native North Americans whose language belongs to the Algonquian branch of the Algonquian-Wakashan linguistic stock (see Native…

Otis, James

(Encyclopedia) Otis, James, 1725–83, American colonial political leader, b. Barnstable co., Mass. A lawyer first in Plymouth and then in Boston, he won great distinction and served (1756–61) as…

Nahum MITCHELL, Congress, MA (1769-1853)

MITCHELL Nahum , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Mass., February 12, 1769; attended the local school; was graduated from Harvard University in…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2011

Society and Culture > Calendar & Holidays by Liz Olson Related Links Holidays: Frequently Asked Questions National Holidays Around the World Holiday…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2012

Society and Culture > Calendar & Holidays by Liz Olson Related Links Holidays: Frequently Asked Questions National Holidays Around the World Holiday…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2013

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Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2014

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Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2015

Society and Culture > Calendar & Holidays by Liz Olson Related Links Holidays: Frequently Asked Questions National Holidays Around the World Holiday…