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Nash, John
(Encyclopedia)Nash, John, 1752–1835, English architect; pupil of Sir Robert Taylor. After enjoying an extensive practice in Wales, he began to work c.1792 in London. His capacities were greatest in town planning,...Palo Alto, historic site, Texas
(Encyclopedia)Palo Alto, locality not far from Brownsville, Tex., where the first battle of the Mexican War was fought on May 8, 1846. American troops under Gen. Zachary Taylor defeated a Mexican force led by Gen. ...Best, Charles Herbert
(Encyclopedia)Best, Charles Herbert, 1899–1978, Canadian physiologist, b. West Pembroke, Maine. With F. G. Banting and J. R. R. Macleod he discovered (1921) the use of insulin in the treatment of diabetes. He was...Garnett, David
(Encyclopedia)Garnett, David: see Garnett, Richard. ...Garnett, Edward
(Encyclopedia)Garnett, Edward: see Garnett, Richard. ...Jukes
(Encyclopedia)Jukes: see Dugdale, Richard Louis. ...Ingoldsby, Thomas
(Encyclopedia)Ingoldsby, Thomas: see Barham, Richard Harris. ...Garnett, Constance (Black)
(Encyclopedia)Garnett, Constance (Black): see Garnett, Richard. ...Sheridan, Frances
(Encyclopedia)Sheridan, Frances: see Sheridan, Richard Brinsley. ...Wallace Collection
(Encyclopedia)Wallace Collection: see under Wallace, Sir Richard. ...Browse by Subject
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