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1889–1953, American astronomer, b. Marshfield, Mo. He did research (1914–17) at Yerkes Observatory, and joined (1919) the staff of Mt. Wilson Obse...
1855–1931, American political leader, b. Newton, N.C. A successful lawyer in Atlanta, he acquired the Atlanta Journal in 1887. He served (1893–96)...
name for several related New World mammals of the weasel family, characterized by their conspicuous black and white markings and use of a strong, high...
in the United States, begun in 1877 by New York City socialists. Its membership came largely from German-American workingmen. During the 1880s a natio...
1889–1946, English painter and wood engraver. He studied at the Slade School of Art, London. Nash worked at the front as official artist in both Wor...
(zhôrzh lw l kl rk´ kôNt d büfôN´) (KEY) , 1707–88, French naturalist and author. From 1739 he was keeper of the Jardin du Roi (later the Ja...