(Encyclopedia) Leslie, Miriam Florence (Folline), c.1836–1914, American publisher, b. New Orleans. She became editor of Frank Leslie's Lady's Journal in 1871 and married Leslie in 1874. After his…
(Encyclopedia) Sokolow, NahumSokolow, Nahumnāˈəm sōˈkəlō [key], 1859–1936, Jewish writer and Zionist leader, b. Poland. He served (1906–9) as general secretary of the Zionist Organization, editing…
meaning difficult, is like the French dur; as, “hard of hearing,” “qui a l'oreille dure; ” “a hard word,” “un terme dur; ” “'tis a hard case,” “c'est une chose bien dure; ” “hard times,” “…
StudentsFlorence WilkinsonJohn Brown and Jeanne at Fontainebleau —
'T was Toussaint, just a year ago;
Crimson and copper was the glow
Of all the woods at Fontainebleau.
They peered into that…
Near. Hard means close, pressed close together; hence firm or solid, in close proximity to. “Hard by a sheltering wood.” David Mallet: Edwin and Emma. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…
(Encyclopedia) Dixie, Lady Florence Caroline Douglas, 1857–1905, British traveler and writer; daughter of the 7th marquess of Queensberry. She visited Patagonia (1878–79) and wrote Across Patagonia (…
The Heart's CountryFlorence WilkinsonHill people turn to their hills;
Sea-folk are sick for the sea:
Thou art my land and my country,
And my heart calls out for thee.The bird beats his…
People QuickFactsFlorenceAlabamaPopulation, 2003 estimate 35,8524,500,752Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2003 -1.2%1.2%Population, 2000 36,2644,447,100Population, percent…
People QuickFactsFlorenceSouth CarolinaPopulation, 2003 estimate 30,2674,147,152Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2003 0.2%3.4%Population, 2000 30,2484,012,012Population,…
A Memorial TabletOh, Agathocles, fare thee well!Florence WilkinsonNaked and brave thou goest
Without one glance behind!
Hast thou no fear, Agathocles,
Or backward grief of mind?The dreamy…
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