5000 Facts and Fancies: A Cyclopaedia of Important, Curious, Quaint, and Unique Information in History, Literature, Science, Art, and Nature ...G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1901 - 816 Seiten |
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... America . She was launched on May 15th , 1862. On July 28th of the same year , she sailed quietly from the Mersey , and later , under the com- mand of Captain Raphael Semmes , inflicted great damage on American commerce . She is said to ...
... America . She was launched on May 15th , 1862. On July 28th of the same year , she sailed quietly from the Mersey , and later , under the com- mand of Captain Raphael Semmes , inflicted great damage on American commerce . She is said to ...
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... America . The name of the great Western Continent is , without doubt , derived from Amerigo Vespucci ( 1451– 1512 ) , a Florentine merchant . He ... American epic . It was written by Joel Barlow ( 1755-1812 Five Thousand Facts and Fancies 25.
... America . The name of the great Western Continent is , without doubt , derived from Amerigo Vespucci ( 1451– 1512 ) , a Florentine merchant . He ... American epic . It was written by Joel Barlow ( 1755-1812 Five Thousand Facts and Fancies 25.
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... America . See Hiawatha , Song of . American Fabius . A title con- ferred upon George Washington ( 1732- 1799 ) by the American newspapers of 1775-1785 , in allusion to his military policy during the Revolution , which , by declining to ...
... America . See Hiawatha , Song of . American Fabius . A title con- ferred upon George Washington ( 1732- 1799 ) by the American newspapers of 1775-1785 , in allusion to his military policy during the Revolution , which , by declining to ...
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... American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals " was organized in New York City in 1865. It was chartered by the State of New York in 1866 , and Henry Bergh was elected president . Between 1866 and 1881 more than 30 branches ...
... American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals " was organized in New York City in 1865. It was chartered by the State of New York in 1866 , and Henry Bergh was elected president . Between 1866 and 1881 more than 30 branches ...
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... America . This title has been applied also to Thomas Jeffer- son ( 1743-1826 ) , the third president of the United ... American Indians . During the years 1661-1663 , John Eliot translated the Bible into the 36 Five Thousand Facts and ...
... America . This title has been applied also to Thomas Jeffer- son ( 1743-1826 ) , the third president of the United ... American Indians . During the years 1661-1663 , John Eliot translated the Bible into the 36 Five Thousand Facts and ...
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