(Encyclopedia) Timrod, Henry, 1828–67, American poet, b. Charleston, S.C., studied at the Univ. of Georgia. He was known as “the laureate of the Confederacy.” Timrod became editor of the Columbia…
(Encyclopedia) O'Connor, Basil (Daniel Basil O'Connor), 1892–1972, American lawyer and philanthropic official, b. Taunton, Mass., grad. Harvard Law School, 1915. He practiced law in New York and…
(Encyclopedia) bauxitebauxitebôkˈsīt, bŏkˈ– [key], mixture of hydrated aluminum oxides usually containing oxides of iron and silicon in varying quantities. A noncrystalline substance formerly thought…
(Encyclopedia) Aga Muhammad Khan or Agha Muhammad KhanAgha Muhammad Khanboth: äˈgäm&oomacr;hämˈmäd khän [key], 1742–97, shah of Persia, founder of the Qajar dynasty. He was emasculated by family…
(Encyclopedia) Blount, James HendersonBlount, James Hendersonblŭnt [key], 1837–1903, American public official, b. Jones co., Ga. U.S. Representative from Georgia (1873–93), he was chosen by President…
Cool colors are made with blue, green, purple, or some combination of these. Cool colors might make you think of cool and peaceful things, like winter skies and still ponds.White Barn by Georgia O…
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/…
WILLIS, Francis, a Representative from Georgia; born in Frederick County, Va., January 5, 1745; received a liberal education; served as captain and colonel in the Revolutionary War in 1777 and…
TELFAIR, Thomas, (son of Edward Telfair), a Representative from Georgia; born in Savannah, Ga., March 2, 1780; was graduated from Princeton College in 1805; studied law; was admitted to the…