(Encyclopedia) breakfast cereal, a food made from grain, commonly eaten in the morning. The oldest type of cereal, known as porridge or gruel, requires cooking in water or milk. The modern breakfast…
(Encyclopedia) Agra
Agra
äˈgrə, ăgˈrə
[key], former province, N central India. The presidency, or province, of Agra was created in
1833 when the British partitioned the…
(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…
(Encyclopedia) Doyle, Richard, 1824–83, English caricaturist, water colorist, and illustrator. He was the son and pupil of John Doyle, a popular caricaturist. His Journal (British Mus.), a book of…
(Encyclopedia) Franz, RobertFranz, Robertrōˈbĕrt fränts [key], 1815–92, German composer of about 350 lieder, intimate songs, usually in strophic form. The first of them (pub. 1843) drew warm praise…
(Encyclopedia) Hurst, John Fletcher, 1834–1903, American Methodist bishop and educator, b. Maryland. He was president of Drew Theological Seminary from 1873 until 1880, when he was elected bishop.…
(Encyclopedia) Grove, Sir George, 1820–1900, English musicographer, whose Dictionary of Music and Musicians (1879–89) has become a standard reference work. Originally an engineer, he assisted in the…
(Encyclopedia) Van Druten, John WilliamVan Druten, John Williamvăn dr&oomacr;ˈtən [key], 1901–57, English dramatist. His best-known plays, primarily light comedies, include Old Acquaintance (1940…
