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Oehlenschläger, Adam Gottlob

(Encyclopedia) Oehlenschläger, Adam GottlobOehlenschläger, Adam Gottlobäˈdäm gŏtˈlŏb öˈlənshlāgər [key], 1779–1850, Danish romantic poet and dramatist. Oehlenschläger turned for themes to the sagas…

DK People & Places: North & West Africa

WHAT INFLUENCE HAS ISLAM HAD? WHO LIVES IN THE SAHARA? WHAT IS DESERTIFICATION? WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE LIVE NEAR THE COAST? WHAT CAN YOU BUY IN A SOUK? WHY IS THE NILE SO IMPORTANT? WHAT IS UNUSUAL…

George WEST, Congress, NY (1823-1901)

WEST, George, a Representative from New York; born in Bradninch, Devonshire County, England, February 17, 1823; attended the common schools; immigrated to the United States in February 1849…

NFL Football Preview 2000: AFC West

  NFL Preview: AFC West Oakland, Denver, San Diego, Seattle, and Kansas City   by Mike Morrison   1. Oakland—They're at the top of the worst division in the…

NFL Football Preview 2000: NFC West

  NFL Preview: NFC West St. Louis, Carolina, Atlanta, New Orleans, San Francisco   by Mike Morrison   1. St. Louis—Even if Kurt Warner's production drops 25…

NFL Football Preview 1999: AFC West

AFC West Denver Broncos - Quarterback John Elway is gone, but running back Terrell Davis isn't. The offense will continue to thrive, but expect a loss or two more this season due…