(Encyclopedia) Randi, James (Randall James Hamilton Zwinge), 1928–2020, Canadian-American illusionist and psychic investigator, b. Toronto. Performing as “The Amazing Randi,” he was a conjurer and…
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(Encyclopedia) Garland, Hamlin, 1860–1940, American author, b. near West Salem, Wis. He grew up in the Middle Western farmlands, the region he later wrote about in verse, stories, and autobiography.…
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Two Gentlemen of Verona There lived in the city of Verona two young gentlemen, whose names were Valentine and Proteus, between whom a firm and uninterrupted friendship had long subsisted.…
Scene IIVerona. Julia's houseEnter Proteus and JuliaProteusHave patience, gentle Julia.JuliaI must, where is no remedy.ProteusWhen possibly I can, I will return.JuliaIf you turn not, you will…
Scene IVThe sameEnter Launce, with his his DogLaunceWhen a man's servant shall play the cur with him, look you, it goes hard: one that I brought up of a puppy; one that I saved from drowning…
Scene VIIVerona. Julia's houseEnter Julia and LucettaJuliaCounsel, Lucetta; gentle girl, assist me;
And even in kind love I do conjure thee,
Who art the table wherein all my thoughts
Are…
(Encyclopedia) Chandler, Zachariah, 1813–79, U.S. Senator from Michigan (1857–75, 1879) and Secretary of the Interior (1875–77), b. Bedford, N.H. He moved to Detroit in 1833 and through merchandising…
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