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Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron

(Encyclopedia) Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, 1st BaronTennyson, Alfred Tennyson, 1st Barontĕnˈĭsən [key], 1809–92, English poet. The most famous poet of the Victorian age, he was a profound spokesman…

Austin, Alfred

(Encyclopedia) Austin, Alfred, 1835–1913, English author, b. Leeds. Originally trained for a legal career, he eventually turned to writing and politics. From 1883–95 he edited the National Review.…

Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings Tolkien's beloved story and the new film adaptation   by Laura Hayes     "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,…

Tennyson GUYER, Congress, OH (1913-1981)

GUYER, Tennyson, a Representative from Ohio; born in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, November 29, 1913; educated in the public schools of Findlay; performed with Hagenback-Wallace Circus; B.S…

Jack Lord

(John Joseph Patrick Ryan)actorBorn: 12/30/1920Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Lord is best known for his role as detective Steve McGarrett in the TV series Hawaii Five-O (1968–80). He also directed…

Audra Lorde Biography

poetBorn: February 18, 1934Birthplace: New York CityDied: November 17, 1932 Lorde, the daughter of immigrants from Grenada, grew up in New York City. She began writing…

Alfred

(Encyclopedia) Alfred, 849–99, king of Wessex (871–99), sometimes called Alfred the Great, b. Wantage, Berkshire. All these pursuits were interrupted, but not ended, by new Danish invasions between…

Lord of the Rings, Who's Who

Who's Who in the Lord of the Rings From Aragorn to Ring Wraiths by Laura Hayes The Lord of the Rings is epic in scope and features a host of characters. Here are the most…

Alfred Nobel

The Question: Was the Nobel who invented the Nobel prize some sort of explosives expert? What made him decide to start giving awards, especially the Peace Prize…

Lord of the Rings: Places

A Guide to Middle-earth Important locations in the history of Middle-earth by Laura Hayes The World RELATED LINKS Middle-earth TimelineJ. R. R. TolkienWho's Who in…