(Encyclopedia) Polk, James KnoxPolk, James Knoxpōk [key], 1795–1849, 11th President of the United States (1845–49), b. Mecklenburg co., N.C.
To the surprise of many, the new President proved to be…
Juvenile Distances: one mile (1984-85, 87); 11/16 miles (1986 and since 1988).Year Winner (Margin)Time Jockey Trainer 2nd place 3rd place1984 Chief's Crown (3/4)1:361/5 Don MacBeth Roger…
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The view of Croagh Patrick, a popular pilgrimage for native Irish.
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All-Star Games Multiple MVP winners: Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux (3); Bobby Hull and Frank Mahovlich (2).Year Host Coaches Most Valuable Player1947 All-Stars 4, Toronto 3 Toronto Dick…
by NoahBrooks Crossing the Bitter Root MountainsAdventures on the YellowstoneThe Expedition Subdivided On the third of July, accordingly, Captain Lewis, with nine of his…
Turf Distance: 11/2 miles (since 1984).Year Winner (Margin)Time Jockey Trainer 2nd place 3rd place1984 Lashkari (nk)2:251/5 Yves St.-Martin de Royer-Dupre All Along Raami1985 Pebbles (nk)2:27…
by Robert Burns Address To The Unco Guid, Or T...To John Kennedy, Dumfries HouseThe Inventory[1] In answer to a mandate by the Surveyor of the Taxes Sir, as your mandate did…
Part IIPart IVPart III The ancient Mariner beholdeth a sign in the element afar off. There passed a weary time. Each throat
Was parched, and glazed each eye.
A weary time! a weary…
