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(Encyclopedia) Barron, James, 1768–1851, U.S. naval officer, b. Hampton, Va. Of a seafaring family, he served in the Virginia navy in the Revolution, entered the U.S. navy as a lieutenant in 1798,…
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The following table lists the top ten best beaches to visit in the United States for 2008, according to Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, author of America's Best Beaches. In addition, find a list of…
The following table lists the top ten best beaches to visit in the United States for 2009, according to Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, author of America's Best Beaches. In addition, find a list of…
