(Encyclopedia) Rosse, William Parsons, 3d earl ofRosse, William Parsons, 3d earl ofrôs [key], 1800–1867, British astronomer and constructor of telescopes. He served as member of Parliament for King's…
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HOFFMAN, Michael, a Representative from New York; born in Half Moon, Saratoga County, N.Y., October 11, 1787; completed academic studies; studied medicine and law; was admitted to the bar and…
Howland Island Island of the Earhart mystery Where Is It?A sandy speck in the middle of the North Pacific, Howland is about 1,650 miles southwest of Hawaii. What to ExpectThis coral atoll,…
Howland Island Island of the Earhart mystery Where Is It?A sandy speck in the middle of the North Pacific, Howland is about 1,650 miles southwest of Hawaii. What to ExpectThis coral atoll,…
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